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

Japan has more than 5 million vending machines, including ones that sell bananas, underwear, and even canned bread.

Yamagata is a city located in northern Japan, and is known for its beautiful scenery, hot springs, and delicious cherries.