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

Sumo wrestling is a traditional Japanese sport that has been practiced for over 1,500 years and is still popular today.

Sake, a Japanese rice wine, is a popular alcoholic beverage that is often served with Japanese cuisine.