Fukuoka is a major city in southern Japan, located on the island of Kyushu, and is known for its cuisine and shopping.
Nagoya is Japan's fourth-largest city and a major industrial center, with a population of over 9 million people in the greater Nagoya area.
The Allied occupation of Japan following World War II brought about major political and social changes, including the drafting of a new constitution and the abolition of the samurai class.