Even before auditioning for the now record-setting “Shogun” drama series, actress Anna Sawai set her own rules for production in an attempt to change overseas views that sexualize Japanese women.

They are interesting. Among them are “miyako,” “bento,” “typhoon,” and, of course, “shogun.” The drama series “Shogun,” starring Hiroyuki Sanada, won recognition in the United ...

"Shogun" was the biggest hit show last year. But it now sounds like we may be waiting a long time for "Shogun season 2." At the Morgan Stanley Technology, Media and Telecom Conference this past ...