Basketball is growing in popularity in Japan, with several professional teams and the national team competing at the highest level.

The Muromachi period, which lasted from the 14th to the 16th century, was a time of great artistic and cultural achievement, including the development of tea ceremony and the Noh theater.

Karashi, a type of spicy mustard, is often served as a condiment with Japanese dishes such as sushi and grilled meat.