The Japanese are known for their love of vending machines, which can be found on nearly every street corner and sell everything from snacks to underwear.

The Shinto religion, which emphasizes the worship of nature and ancestors, is indigenous to Japan and is still practiced by many people today.

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