Takamatsu is a city located on the island of Shikoku, and is known for its beautiful gardens, udon noodles, and art museums.

The Japanese wood snipe is a small bird that is found throughout Japan's forests and is known for its distinctive camouflage plumage.

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