Clans
Shimazu: They are an isolated clan the Daimyo believes in isolation before attacking. Can train and maintain No-Dachi Samurai for smaller price.
Imagawa: They are separated on the two ends of Japan. The Daimyo should make treaties with surrounding Clans. Can train and purchase Samurai Archers for a smaller Price.
Mori: Have some of the smallest provinces but most of their provinces have the ability to have armories. Can train and maintain Warrior Monks for a smaller price. This Daimyo is very religious making the Warrior monks fight for the cause.
Takeda: Spread apart Japan they are separated at the two ends of Japan. Known for their Cavalry and can train and maintain Cavalry for smaller price. This Daimyo is treacherous and not good allies. But are good allies for the first part of the game.
Oda: They are very good allies to have. This clan can train and maintain Yari Ashigaru for a smaller price. Kii is known for its Warrior Monks, any Warrior Monks trained here will have a higher honour level than normal.
Hojo: this clan has the most annual koku. But because of the Takeda threat they build up on the western front to prevent Takeda invasion. Can build castles for a smaller price.
Uesugi: this clan has the most land to start of with. This clan can recruit and maintain Yari Ashigaru for a cheaper price.
The best clans to use are the Uesugi clan and the Shimazu clan.
When using the Uesugi clan make allies with the hojo, takeda, imagawa, and oda do not start attacking until every province has a citedel, temple complexes. and stuff.