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

Matsuyama is a city located on the island of Shikoku, and is known for its historic castle, hot springs, and literary history.

The population of Japan is over 126 million people, making it the 10th most populous country in the world.