Mount Fuji, located on Honshu island, is the highest mountain in Japan at 3,776 meters (12,388 feet) and is considered a sacred site.

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

Japan has a popular game show called "Silent Library" where contestants have to perform challenges in a library without making any noise.