Japan's historical drama 'Shogun' celebrated a record-breaking success at the Emmy Awards with 18 wins, highlighting the country's rich cultural heritage. The government is optimistic about the global appreciation for Japanese history,

Japan's government and people cheered the record trophy haul for period drama "Shogun" at the Emmy Awards as yet another win for their history and culture, which are becoming increasingly popular with tourists and international audiences alike.

Shogun” had historic wins in an epic 18-Emmy first season, “Hacks” scored an upset for best comedy on what was still a four-trophy night for “The Bear,” and “Baby Reindeer” had a holiday at an Emmy Awards that had some surprising swerves.

Japan celebrates as the samurai series 'Shogun' wins a record 18 Emmys, including Best Drama Series. Hiroyuki Sanada and Anna Sawai make history as the first Japanese to win Best Lead Actor and Actress in a Dramatic Series.

On Sunday, the FX series "Shogun" won the Emmy for Best Drama, marking the first time a non-English-language series has claimed the award in this category.

While celebrating Hiroyuki Sanada’s historic achievement, many are now eager to watch the series and learn more about their country’s portrayal.

As Japanese stocks were tumbling in August, Hiroki Iura, chief fund manager at Resona Asset Management, was buying additional shares in Tsuburaya Fields Holdings, the intellectual property holder for Ultraman, a popular Japanese superhero.

In September 1980, following the five consecutive nights of the hit American TV drama "Shogun," former U.S. Ambassador to Japan and then-Harvard profe･･･