Japanese officials burned alive or beheaded 55 missionaries and laypeople alike. The violence coincided with Japan's push to ...

Having evolved over many centuries, these warrior values began to become more standardized as a code during the Tokugawa Shogunate, an era of samurai rule in Japan that began at the turn of the ...

37} and for throwing over democratic ways, reverting to something much stronger, more Japanese—i.e., the military Shogunate or something very much like it. Paving the way for just that ...

The new FX/Disney+ series, adapted from James Clavell’s 1975 novel, is the most-nominated show at this year’s Emmy Awards. As ...

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Shogun” has cleaned up at the Emmys, so why not pack a bag and see the real history behind the award-winning show?

With FX and Hulu green lighting two more seasons of the hit historical drama, we compiled a list of more samurai ...

The critically acclaimed new FX/Hulu historical epic Shōgun follows Lord Toranaga who is based on a real-life Japanese ...

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If you’re thinking about coming to Japan in October, then you’ll be visiting at one of the best times of the year. October is ...

Inflows of guns into areas around Edo were restricted to prevent rebellions against the Tokugawa Shogunate. Women leaving Edo were rigorously inspected to prevent the wives of daimyo feudal lords ...

Period thriller “ 11 Rebels ” has been set as the opening film of next month’s Tokyo International Film Festival. Directed by ...