In the 12th century, the samurai class emerged in Japan, with warriors serving as protectors for the aristocracy.

Mobile Suit Gundam, created by Yoshiyuki Tomino in 1979, is a popular anime series that helped to popularize the mecha genre of anime, which features giant robots.

Takoyaki, a dish made with small balls of batter filled with chopped octopus, is a popular Japanese street food.