Shizuoka is a city located southwest of Tokyo, and is known for its beautiful scenery, hot springs, and tea plantations.

During the Edo period, which lasted from the 17th to the mid-19th century, Japan was ruled by the Tokugawa shogunate and experienced a period of peace and stability.

The Japan Open, a professional tennis tournament held annually in Tokyo, is one of the oldest and most prestigious tournaments in Asia.