You're right, that does sound exhaustive. Anyway, I just wanted to share my unique perspective and experiences without getting down voted, and I've already los

You're right, that does sound exhaustive. Anyway, I just wanted to share my unique perspective and experiences without getting down voted, and I've already lost 2 karma on this discussion. If you have an interest in the country's culture more than its military history (or modern military history) you might enjoy some of Alex Kerr's writing, either Lost Japan or Dogs and Demons.