[quote=Chrononaut]
They LITERALLY make katana swords and they're xenophobic and on an island and the most technologically advanced race. All things japan has, was, and is.Also this.
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Actually, being the furthest from Akaviri they have no sword smiths who can create katana's, as for the technologically advanced thing, that once again goes to the Yokudans, as they had the most advanced culture and race that would make the rest of Tamriel look like primitive apes. 

As a side note, Japan, due to closing off their island, were the most backward nation in terms of technology, it was not until a steam powered ship showed up on their shores did they realize how far back they were, all their efforts to rid themselves of gun powder was to preserve the sword cult and the power of the samurai. 

Saying their japan inspired is like saying their also Sparta inspired, cause they kill 9 children out of 10 if he is even a little blemished or 'imperfect' in their eyes. 

Also that's a fan made picture....