The 16th century saw the rise of Oda Nobunaga, Toyotomi Hideyoshi, and Tokugawa Ieyasu, who were instrumental in unifying Japan under a centralized government.
The Shinto religion, which emphasizes the worship of nature and ancestors, is indigenous to Japan and is still practiced by many people today.
The Fushimi Inari Shrine in Kyoto is famous for its thousands of vermilion torii gates, which create a stunning tunnel-like effect.
