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 Walkman, invented by Sony in 1979, revolutionized personal music listening by allowing users to listen to music on the go.

Udon, a type of thick noodle soup, is a popular Japanese dish that is often served with various toppings.