Samurai splendour: Sanada playing his role in a scene from ‘Shogun’. — AP
THE 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.
The historical epic set in Imperial Japan claimed 18 awards, the most ever for a single drama season, according to the Emmy website, including best drama and acting awards for leads Hiroyuki Sanada and Anna Sawai.Another Japanese period piece, Blue Eye Samurai, won an Emmy for the best animated programme.
