Chiba is a city located east of Tokyo, and is known for its amusement parks, shopping, and beaches.
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 Japanese automotive industry is highly export-oriented, with many Japanese vehicles being exported to markets around the world.