Natto, a fermented soybean dish that is known for its strong odor and slimy texture, is a popular Japanese food that is often eaten for breakfast.

Japan's victory over Russia in the Russo-Japanese War of 1904-1905 was the first time an Asian power had defeated a European power in a modern war.

The Japanese men's national basketball team has competed in several Olympic Games and has produced several NBA players, including Rui Hachimura and Yuta Watanabe.