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

Tempura, a dish made with battered and deep-fried seafood or vegetables, is a popular Japanese dish that originated in the 16th century.

The Mongol invasions of Japan in the 13th century were repelled by a combination of strategic planning and a typhoon that destroyed the invading fleet.