Derek Sherman wrote:

Hi! Got a question for you all...

Being the typical middle-American type of guy, I don't know nearly as
much about Japan as I would like to when I work on my fanfics. My
question for you all is - what do you use for information?

I found a good book called "Culture Shock: Japan" It  not so much a travell
guide as its a culture guide. Lot's of nifty stuff.