The Japanese dormouse is a small nocturnal rodent that is endemic to Japan and is known for its long, bushy tail.

Astro Boy, created by Osamu Tezuka in 1963, is considered the first modern anime and helped to popularize the genre both in Japan and around the world.

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