Japan: Memoirs of a Secret Empire
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.
- Created By
Lyn GoldfarbDeborah Ann DeSnoo
- First Aired on
May 26, 2004
- Popularity: 1.3964
- 2 votes
- Networks
- (US)
- Status: Ended
Show Ended
1 seaons till May 26, 2004
Last episode: The Return of the Barbarians
Seasons & episodes
Total 1 seasons, 3 episodes
Miniseries
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Episode 1The Way of the Samurai56 min
Tokugawa Ieyasu unifies Japan and establishes a dynasty that will rule Japan for over 250 years.
Episode 2The Will of the Shogun56 min
The grandson of Ieyasu, Tokugawa Iemitsu, tightens control over Japan's warlords and expels all foreigners.
Episode 3The Return of the Barbarians56 min
Isolated from the West, 18th century Edo flourishes culturally and economically, becoming one of the liveliest cities in the world. But foreign forces are coming.
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