Shogun is an FX original mini-series set in 17th Century Japan. Shogun follows John Blackthorne, who becomes a samurai warrior but is unknowingly a pawn in Yoshii Toranaga's plan to become Shogun.

Samurai stories, an essential genre of Japan's film industry since its inception, have been enjoying a global resurgence ...

Here is a list of all the awards won by Hiroyuki Sanada: Hiroyuki Sanada’s most recent role as Lord Yoshii Toranaga in the ...

When a daimyo died, these warriors became "ronin," masterless samurai. After Tokugawa Ieyasu became shogun in 1603, samurai military services were no longer required, and many ronin wandered the ...

He explains why samurai employed different types of spears in battle in "Shogun." He breaks down the differences between samurai and ninja fighting techniques in "The Last Samurai," starring Tom ...

Japan erupted with joy Monday as the samurai series “Shogun” won a record 18 Emmys for its first season. It took home prizes including Outstanding Drama Series, as star and co-producer ...

the details of Shogun Season 2 are still a bit murky. Here's everything we know about the return of the samurai-heavy epic that is easily one of the best TV series in recent memory. Until the ...