Matsuyama is a city located on the island of Shikoku, and is known for its historic castle, hot springs, and literary history.

Yokohama is Japan's second-largest city and a major port city located south of Tokyo, with a population of over 3.7 million people.

The Meiji Restoration in the late 19th century saw the overthrow of the Tokugawa shogunate and the modernization of Japan.