I've long been interested in Japan, not so much the politics but the history and the culture. One of my cousins is married to a guy of Japanese heritage, I love Sushi, I'm practicing karate and I enjoy reading both fiction and non-fiction about the country.

I've just recently discovered a mystery series that is set in 17th century Japan, by Laura Joh Rowland. She has obviously done her research which makes the difference between an enjoyable historical mystery and an annoying one. My next quiz will be on her "Samurai" series. It will be a while though since I've got to read all the books first - work, work...  So anybody who wants to ace the quiz can start reading right now!