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Japan-set historical epic "Shogun" celebrated breaking all-time records at television's Emmy Awards on Sunday, as "The Bear" and "Baby Reindeer" racked up big wins at the glitzy gala in Los Angeles.

Anna Sawai's historic Emmy win for 'Shogun' showcases talent and dedication in authentic Japanese storytelling.

Discover the award-winning historical drama 'Shogun' set in feudal Japan, praised for authenticity and global success.

Historical epic "Shogun" -- a tale of warring dynasties in feudal Japan -- could make history Sunday at the Emmy Awards, television's equivalent of the Oscars, where the stars began to walk the red carpet.

The new FX/Disney+ series, adapted from James Clavell’s 1975 novel, is the most-nominated show at this year’s Emmy Awards. As Kevin E G Perry writes, both the book and show take inspiration from the remarkable true story of William Adams, the first Englishman to set foot in Japan

Subtitled ‘Japanese Women Photographers from the 1950s to Now’, this new monograph from Aperture is a fascinating insight into a critically overlooked body of work

Oversupply and deflation are spooking markets, while falling demand for coal and iron ore threatens to further hamper anaemic Australian growth

More than one in five prisoners in Fuchū jail is 65 or over – and younger inmates get care qualifications to look after them

After every F1 qualifying session, Autosport publishes each team's qualifying record in terms of team-mate duels.

When Western games were localized in Japan, the resulting reimagined ports often had their own unique flair.

Suzuki showcased two new colors of the Katana for the 2025 model year in Japan—Pearl Vigor Blue and Metallic Mystic Silver.