Sendai is the largest city in Japan's Tohoku region, located in northeastern Japan, and is known for its cultural festivals and cuisine.

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

Kyoto is a historic city in central Japan, famous for its temples, gardens, and traditional Japanese culture.