Takoyaki, a dish made with small balls of batter filled with chopped octopus, is a popular Japanese street food.

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.

Nagasaki is a historic city on Japan's western coast, and is known for its role in World War II and its beautiful harbor views.