I found this great little book in the Tokyo National Museum--and read it.  It has one chapter on each of the social classes in Tokugawa Japan.   I enjoy seeing how historical practices are still reflected in the culture today. 

Note to my former students:  We have this book in our Clayton High library!  When you write your spring research paper you might want to compare life as a warrior, farmer, or artisan in feudal Japan with life as a warrior, farmer, or artisan in a western country of the same time period.  This book is very informative and readable.  Check it out!