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.
Genre: Documentary, War & Politics
Stars: Luke S. Roberts, Richard Chamberlain, Michael Auslin, Michael Cooper, Beatrice M. Bodart-Bailey
Crew: Lyn Goldfarb, Michael Chin, Deborah Ann DeSnoo
Country: US
Studio: PBS
Runtime: 165:14 minutes
Quality: HD
First air date: May 26, 2004
Last air date: May 26, 2004
Episode: 3 Episode
Season: 1 Season
IMDb: 1.5
