We are looking for the following information. Can anyone suggest resources? Thank you. 1 Is the Japanese emperor still believed to be related to the gods? How many Japanese Emperor‘s have there been in Japan over the centuries? Is there a resource for who the Japanese gods are and their stories? 2 Could you help me expand my knowledge of the Samurai? They still seem to be very popular. Any thoughts on why? Did people think that the samurai had mystical powers? Who are the most famous samurai in history and mythology? 3 Were there any Japanese samurai women? Who were they, how many of them were recorded in history and mythology?