Karaoke, a popular form of entertainment in Japan, originated in Kobe in the 1970s.

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

Attack on Titan, created by Hajime Isayama in 2009, is a popular anime and manga series that takes place in a world where humanity lives in fear of giant humanoid creatures known as Titans.