Sapporo is the largest city on Japan's northern island of Hokkaido, and is known for its winter sports and beer.

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 marten is a small carnivorous mammal that is found throughout Japan's forests and is known for its agility and speed.