The Emmy-winning star of Disney and FX's smash hit period drama also shares some of his favorite samurai films and what he's most excited to explore in Lord Toranaga's next chapter. By Patrick Brzeski ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Samurai stories, an essential genre of Japan’s film industry since its inception, have been enjoying a global resurgence lately.

Mr. Alt is a Japan-based writer and translator and the author of “Pure Invention: How Japan Made the Modern World.” This essay has been updated to reflect news developments. As we prepare to pick our ...

The critical and commercial success of TV's 'Shogun' has helped spark a new wave of Japanese content being developed for global consumption - Copyright AFP/File ...

The Japanese screen icon will be feted at THR Japan's annual Tokyo film bash at the Peninsula Hotel on Oct. 30. By Patrick Brzeski Asia Bureau Chief ...

TOKYO, Sept 17 (Reuters) - Japan's government and people cheered the record trophy haul for period drama "Shogun" at the Emmy Awards as yet another win for their history and culture, which are ...