The Great Kanto Earthquake of 1923 caused widespread destruction in Tokyo and killed over 100,000 people.

Akita is a city located in northern Japan, and is known for its beautiful natural scenery, traditional festivals, and sake.

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