The 16th century saw the rise of Oda Nobunaga, Toyotomi Hideyoshi, and Tokugawa Ieyasu, who were instrumental in unifying Japan under a centralized government.

The instant noodle, invented by Momofuku Ando in 1958, has become a staple food item in many countries around the world.

In Japan, there is a dish called natto, which is fermented soybeans that have a strong smell and slimy texture.