Japan: Memoirs of a Secret Empire (2004)

Commanding shoguns and samurai warriors, exotic geisha and exquisite artisans—all were part of the Japanese “renaissance”; a period between the 16th and 19th Centuries when Japan went from chaos and violence to a land of ritual refinement and peace. But stability came at a price: for nearly 250 years, Japan was a land closed to the Western world, ruled by the Shogun under his absolute power and control. Japan: Memoirs of a Secret Empire brings to life the unknown story of a mysterious empire, its relationship with the West, and the forging of a nation that would emerge as one of the most important countries in the world.

Released May 26, 2004 168 min Episode 56 min 10+

Genres: Biography, Documentary, History, War

Keywords: tmdb.japan, tmdb.samurai, tmdb.arts-and-culture, tmdb.shogun, mdblist.imdb-tv-mini-series, imdb.tv-mini-series, tmdb.tokugawa-shogunate

Network: PBS

Country: United States
Production Country: United States
Languages: English