Knowing more about the history and background of the setting will enrich your gaming experience. Check out these links to learn more. I also highly recommend watching Akira Kurasawa's Seven Samurai, Ran, Yojimbo and Sanjuro. Another must see is Kagemusha, especially for historical content. You may want to try adding Japanese music in the background of your gaming sessions or serving tea. It's well worth the effort.

Cha-no-yu Geisha Garden The Tokugawa Art Museum of Japan Schauwecker's Guide to Japan Nihontô - Japanese Sword TaNizaki - Articles on Bushido and Seppuku Tao Te Ching A Haiku Homepage A Book of Five Rings, by Miyamoto Mushashi Judo Information Site  CastleJapan.com

Edo Japan, a Virtual Tour Japan Tea The Japanese Sword Index Sho-shin.com - everything you need to know about swords  The History of Japan - short and simple  Kyudo: Japanese Archery Naga: The Serpent - Okay, not Japanese, but this explains some of the mythos behind the Naga. I thought I'd throw this link in since some people use Naga in their campaigns.  Japanese History: The Founding Myth