The “real” Mariko was Lady Hosokawa ... The reaction to her sacrifice was similar to that shown in “Shogun.” Thoroughly shamed and facing mutiny, Ishida let the Osaka hostages go, leaving ...

Here’s what you need to know about the real history behind FX’s “Shogun” ahead of the limited series’ two-episode premiere on Hulu on February 27. An Australian-born British expatriate ...

Researchers believe they’ve cracked the mystery of a mummified “rainbow dragon” that’s been sitting in a Japanese treasure ...

This article contains details from history that could spoil upcoming episodes of Shogun. FX’s extravagant ... including some surprising connections to real-life historical figures.

The new FX series Shogun has captivated audiences with its ... and events portrayed in the show, comparing them to real-world history. Find out what the creators got right, what was dramatized ...

The series, which is helmed by FX, is fictional but is inspired by historical fact, with many aspects of the story referencing real life events in Japanese history. While it is fictional, Clavell's ...

Editor’s note: This article discusses historical events that may spoil upcoming seasons of the “Shogun” TV series. Perhaps my favorite shot from the original 1980 “Shogun” miniseries was ...

“The model of Toranaga is based on the real shogun, Ieyasu, who created the peaceful era after the war period for about 260 years,” he explained. “That’s why he became a hero, for then and ...

We built a bridge with Shogun, now the job is to make the bridge stronger and wider. You’ve spoken a lot about how Tokugawa Ieyasu, the real historical figure that your character Lord Toranaga ...

Toranaga, who’s based on the real-life Japanese warlord Tokugawa Ieyasu, is the character at the center of “Shogun,” the TV series that won best drama on Sunday and three other awards ...

The actor’s nomination for outstanding lead brought the FX drama’s grand total to 25. By Julian Sancton With 25 Emmy nominations — the most of any show this year — FX on Hulu’s Shogun ...