The first novel ever written, The Tale of Genji, was written in Japan in the 11th century by a noblewoman named Murasaki Shikibu.

The Japanese diet is considered to be one of the healthiest in the world, featuring a lot of fish, vegetables, and rice.

The digital watch, invented by Seiko in the 1970s, revolutionized the way people tell time and made watches more convenient and accurate.