Overview
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.
Seasons & Episodes
Miniseries
Key Information
Cast & Crew
Luke S. Roberts
Himself - UC Santa Barbera
Richard Chamberlain
Narrator
Michael Auslin
Himself - Nikko Toshogu Shrine
Michael Cooper
Himself - Former Editor, 'Monumenta Nipponica'
Beatrice M. Bodart-Bailey
Herself - Otsuma Women's University
Frequently Asked Questions
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...
Japan: Memoirs of a Secret Empire has 1 season with 3 episodes.
Japan: Memoirs of a Secret Empire premiered on May 26, 2004.
No, Japan: Memoirs of a Secret Empire has ended. The final episode aired on May 26, 2004.
Japan: Memoirs of a Secret Empire originally aired on PBS. Check your local streaming services for availability.
Japan: Memoirs of a Secret Empire was created by Lyn Goldfarb.
Japan: Memoirs of a Secret Empire has a rating of 9.5/10 based on user reviews.
Japan: Memoirs of a Secret Empire is classified as Documentary, War & Politics.