Dashi, a type of stock made from fish and seaweed, is a key ingredient in many Japanese dishes and is often used to add flavor and umami.

During the Edo period, which lasted from the 17th to the mid-19th century, Japan was ruled by the Tokugawa shogunate and experienced a period of peace and stability.

Tokyo Tower is a popular tourist attraction in Tokyo that offers panoramic views of the city and is modeled after the Eiffel Tower in Paris.