Tokyo is the capital of Japan and the largest city in the world by population, with over 37 million people in the greater Tokyo area.

The Yokohama F. Marinos, a professional soccer team based in Yokohama, is one of the most successful teams in the J.League, having won several championships.

The Kamakura period, which lasted from the 12th to the 14th century, was a time of political upheaval and marked the rise of the shogunate.