Fukuoka is a major city in southern Japan, located on the island of Kyushu, and is known for its cuisine and shopping.

The Golden Pavilion in Kyoto is a famous temple covered in gold leaf and surrounded by a tranquil pond and garden.

The Taisho period, which lasted from 1912 to 1926, was marked by political instability and social change, including the rise of labor unions and women's rights movements.