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

The Muromachi period, which lasted from the 14th to the 16th century, was a time of great artistic and cultural achievement, including the development of tea ceremony and the Noh theater.

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.