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Japan: Memoirs of a Secret Empire

★9.5 2004 2h 45m Deborah Ann DeSnoo PG-13

Japan blossomed into its Renaissance at approximately the same time as Europe. Unlike the West, it flourished not through conquest and exploration, but by fierce and defiant isolation. And the man at the heart of this empire was Tokugawa Ieyasu, a warlord who ruled with absolute control. This period is explored through myriad voices-- the Shogun, the Samurai, the Geisha, the poet, the peasant and the Westerner who glimpsed into this secret world.

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Audience score
★ 9.5 /10

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Synopsis

Japan blossomed into its Renaissance at approximately the same time as Europe. Unlike the West, it flourished not through conquest and exploration, but by fierce and defiant isolation. And the man at the heart of this empire was Tokugawa Ieyasu, a warlord who ruled with absolute control. This period is explored through myriad voices-- the Shogun, the Samurai, the Geisha, the poet, the peasant and the Westerner who glimpsed into this secret world.

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Cast

5 principal cast

Michael Auslin

Himself - Nikko Toshogu Shrine

Beatrice M. Bodart-Bailey

Herself - Otsuma Women's University

Richard Chamberlain

Richard Chamberlain

Narrator

Michael Cooper

Himself - Former Editor, 'Monumenta Nipponica'

Luke S. Roberts

Himself - UC Santa Barbera

Where to watch Japan: Memoirs of a Secret Empire

Japan: Memoirs of a Secret Empire (2004) is available to stream on Flicksy via 6 verified sources, aggregated from publicly available embed providers. The 2h 45m documentary directed by Deborah Ann DeSnoo is rated 9.5/10 by 2 viewers.

Frequently asked

When was Japan: Memoirs of a Secret Empire released?

Japan: Memoirs of a Secret Empire was released on May 26, 2004.

Who directed Japan: Memoirs of a Secret Empire?

Japan: Memoirs of a Secret Empire was directed by Deborah Ann DeSnoo.

How long is Japan: Memoirs of a Secret Empire?

Japan: Memoirs of a Secret Empire has a runtime of 165 minutes (2h 45m).

What genre is Japan: Memoirs of a Secret Empire?

Japan: Memoirs of a Secret Empire is categorized as Documentary, History.

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