Japanese officials burned alive or beheaded 55 missionaries and laypeople alike. The violence coincided with Japan's push to ...

This essay has been updated to reflect news developments. As we prepare to pick our next president, America remains sharply, ...

The Warring States period (c. 15th to early 17th centuries) was a time of widespread conflict, both physical and social, among the dominant clans of Japan. Only the strong would survive ...

In September 1980, following the five consecutive nights of the hit American TV drama "Shogun," former U.S. Ambassador to ...

The latest version produced by Walt Disney's FX studio relied on Japanese actors and producers to create a realistic ...

The Japan-set historical series "Shogun" has won a record number of prizes at the 76th Emmy Awards in the US, including best ...

Batman Ninja took the DC superhero on one of his best adventures to date. With the sequel set for release soon, now’s the perfect time to watch it.

The hilltop castle was captured by Nobunaga during the Warring States period (late 15th to ... "There was a gorgeous Japanese-style guest room (at the castle on the mountain)," according to ...

Japanese actor Hiroyuki Sanada’s long effort to combat stereotypes in Western media and authentically present Japan to global ...

U.S. President Joe Biden on Tuesday called on Sudan's warring parties to re-engage in negotiations to end a war that has been ...

Television's Emmy Awards enjoyed a sizeable audience boost, with viewership rising by more than half from the previous ...

Historical epic "Shogun" -- a tale of warring dynasties in feudal Japan -- could make history Sunday at the Emmy Awards, ...