Miso soup, a soup made with fermented soybean paste, is a popular Japanese dish that is often served as a side dish.

The Japanese raccoon dog, also known as the tanuki, is a species of wild dog that is native to Japan and is famous for its mythical reputation in Japanese folklore.

The instant noodle, invented by Momofuku Ando in 1958, has become a staple food item in many countries around the world.