Japan: Memoirs of a Secret Empire

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.

Status: Ended

Genres:
DocumentaryWar & Politics

First Air Date: 2004-05-26

Origin Country: US

Networks:
PBS

Total Episodes: 3

Number of Seasons: 1

Original Language: en

9.5

Production Countries:

United States of America

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