Niigata is a city located on Japan's western coast, and is known for its delicious seafood, sake, and snow festivals.

During the Edo period, which lasted from the 17th to the mid-19th century, Japan was ruled by the Tokugawa shogunate and experienced a period of peace and stability.

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