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Japan: Memoirs of a Secret Empire (2004)

Biography · Documentary · History

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.

IMDb rating
7.5 (193 votes)
Seasons
1
Language
EN
Type
Mini-series

Ratings refreshed Jul 3, 2026 · 1 season indexed

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Seasons

Season 1 (2004)

8.10 avg 3 episodes 8.1 → 8.1 56 min avg

Ep 1: 8.1 · 23 votesEp 2: 8.1 · 21 votesEp 3: 8.1 · 18 votes
Season 1 episodes — IMDb ratings
#TitleRatingVotes
1The Way of The Samurai8.123
2The Will of The Shogun8.121
3The Return of The Barbarians8.118