Nagasaki is a historic city on Japan's western coast, and is known for its role in World War II and its beautiful harbor views.

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