At the top was the Emperor, who was considered the undisputed ruler of Japan but held little actual power. The Shogun, or military ruler, was the figure who wielded the most power, and was ...

Japan's government and people cheered the record trophy haul for period drama "Shogun" at the Emmy Awards as yet another win ...

"Shogun" is a powerhouse at the 76th Primetime Emmy Awards. But what is the FX series about? And who are stars Anna Sawai and ...

who left actual authority to the Shogun’s hereditary adviser. In 1868 Japan was still feudal, backward, timid abroad and slack within. A revolution in that year returned the Emperor Meiji to ...

Their title was mostly metaphorical, referring to their loyalty to the emperor ... control over all of Japan by 1591. His power was greater than that of any previous shogun, but it wouldn't ...

Shogun” had historic wins in an epic 18-Emmy first season, “Hacks” scored an upset for best comedy on what was still a ...

The historical drama television series ‘Shogun’ dominated the 76th Primetime Emmy Awards as it registered a total of 19 Emmy ...

MUROMACHI (1333 -1568) Muromachi district of Kyoto becomes base for Shogun Ashikaga Takauji's new military ... MEIJI (1868 -1912) The emperor is restored; Japan makes transition to nation-state.

The first ban was imposed in 675 by Emperor ... 15th and last shogun. One of his favorite foods was a pork dish, earning him the nickname “Lord Tonichi” that included the Japanese word ...

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TOKYO — 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 ...