Katsuobushi, a type of dried and smoked tuna that is often used to flavor dishes and is a key ingredient in dashi.

Yakiniku, a dish made with grilled meat and vegetables, is a popular Japanese dish that is often served in restaurants where diners cook the meat themselves at the table.

The Showa period, which lasted from 1926 to 1989, was marked by Japan's militarism and involvement in World War II.