Unfortunately I have never been a fan of fictional drama mini-series. I remember at the time the series first aired several tv personalities commented or did skits about feudal Japanesse culture, Johnny Carson's skit being the most famous. But while the series increased my appreciation of Japanesse culture, I still think the writers borrowed ideas from stories on Marco Polo travels. My recommendation read the 500 plus page novel "Shogun" or books on Japanesse history than watch this mini-series
