Samurai stories, an essential genre of Japan’s film industry since its inception, have been enjoying a global resurgence lately. FX and Disney’s smash-hit period series Shogun, produced by and ...

TOKYO -- To the producers behind FX's epic saga "Shōgun," authenticity to Japanese culture was of the utmost importance while creating the show. "We had to make this story inspired by true history," ...

Hiroyuki Sanada nabbed an Emmy nomination for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama for his role as Yoshii Toranaga on "Shōgun." Katie Yu/FX TOKYO — FX’s “Shōgun” captivated a broad audience when it ...