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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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,

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