Japan: Memoirs of a Secret Empire(2004)
Japan: Memoirs of a Secret Empire Synopsis
Commanding shoguns and samurai warriors, exotic geisha and exquisite artisans—all were part of the Japanese “renaissance”; a period between the 16th and 19th Centuries when Japan went from chaos and violence to a land of ritual refinement and peace. But stability came at a price: for nearly 250 years, Japan was a land closed to the Western world, ruled by the Shogun under his absolute power and control. Japan: Memoirs of a Secret Empire brings to life the unknown story of a mysterious empire, its relationship with the West, and the forging of a nation that would emerge as one of the most important countries in the world.
Japan: Memoirs of a Secret Empire (2004) is a documentary and war & politics series that premiered on May 26, 2004, spanning 1 season and 3 episodes. It stars Luke S. Roberts, Richard Chamberlain, Michael Auslin and Michael Cooper. Viewers rate it 9.5 out of 10 across 2 ratings.
- First aired:
- 2004-05-26
- Last aired:
- 2004-05-26
Japan: Memoirs of a Secret Empire Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Luke S. Roberts
Luke S. Roberts
as Himself - UC Santa Barbera
Richard Chamberlain
as Narrator
- Michael Auslin
Michael Auslin
as Himself - Nikko Toshogu Shrine
- Michael Cooper
Michael Cooper
as Himself - Former Editor, 'Monumenta Nipponica'
- Beatrice M. Bodart-Bailey
Beatrice M. Bodart-Bailey
as Herself - Otsuma Women's University
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Japan: Memoirs of a Secret Empire Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 9.5/10 from 2 ratings.
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Japan: Memoirs of a Secret Empire – Frequently Asked Questions
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How many seasons of Japan: Memoirs of a Secret Empire are there?
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Japan: Memoirs of a Secret Empire has 1 season and 3 episodes in total, starting from its premiere on May 26, 2004.
Is Japan: Memoirs of a Secret Empire still running?
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No. Japan: Memoirs of a Secret Empire is marked as ended, with the final episode airing on May 26, 2004.
Who is in the cast of Japan: Memoirs of a Secret Empire?
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Japan: Memoirs of a Secret Empire (2004) stars Luke S. Roberts, Richard Chamberlain, Michael Auslin, Michael Cooper and Beatrice M. Bodart-Bailey. The full cast list with character names is available in the cast section of this page.
Is Japan: Memoirs of a Secret Empire any good?
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Japan: Memoirs of a Secret Empire (2004) is rated 9.5 out of 10 from 2 viewer votes, and suits viewers who like documentary and war & politics series. Reviews from viewers are collected further down this page.