From the majestic setting of feudal Japan and some pretty thrilling battle scenes to the intricate storytelling and incredible performances, Shōgun is a sweeping epic that captivates throughout all 10 ...

Public broadcaster NHK marks its 100th anniversary by flipping the script on its long-running period drama series.

Even legendary samurai and "rakugoka" comedic storytellers on Japanese TV are bowing to the ... has suspended filming of its year-long Taiga drama history series “Kirin ga Kuru” and another ...

Despite mixed reviews, Cruise's 2003 movie grossed $456 million and sparked debate over its portrayal of cultural themes and the 'white saviour' trope.

To the honored ranks of the warrior classes last week were admitted the little people of Japan, the ragged and hungry factory workers. It was an admission that this was total war, and all Japan ...

High adventure and excitement are stamped all over this solid-core film about a group of seven Samurai warriors who ... a group of bandits in 15th-century Japan. Besides the well-manned ...

Here is a list of all the awards won by Hiroyuki Sanada: Hiroyuki Sanada’s most recent role as Lord Yoshii Toranaga in the ...

Tom Cruise's 2003 historical drama, The Last Samurai ... argued that the film romanticised the samurai era and presented an inaccurate portrayal of Japanese history and culture.