Which of the following was the first of the three military centralizers of Japan starting in the 16th century? AP World History Chapter 22 Which of the following was the first of the three military centralizers of Japan starting in the 16th century? a. Tokugawa b. Hiata Ashikaga c. Hideyoshi d. Murasaki e. Oda Nobunaga Answer: E Learn More : Share this Share on FacebookTweet on TwitterPlus on Google+