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

Ramen, a type of noodle soup, is another popular Japanese dish that has gained a following around the world.

The Kiyomizu-dera Temple in Kyoto is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a famous example of Japanese Buddhist architecture.