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Taiga drama historical fiction television series produced by Japanese broadcaster NHK. It was a popular drama about the Shinsengumi, a Japanese special ''police'' force from the Bakumatsu period.
Actors include Koji Yamamoto, Tatsuya Fujiwara, Joe Odagiri, and Shingo Katori of the pop idol group SMAP. It was written by the famous Japanese director and playwright, Kōki Mitani.
This NHK taiga drama brings to life the passion and glory of these men who lived during the most turbulent time in Japanese history.
The arrival of Commodore Perry's "Black Ships" rudely awakened Japan from 300 years of peaceful isolation from the world. Men set their eyes beyond Japan and began to demand change in society. Old clashed with the new, and thus began an age of turmoil.
50 Episodes about 43 minutes each at the end of every episode there is a flash Documentary on the Historical sites in Japan Today.
Actors include Koji Yamamoto, Tatsuya Fujiwara, Joe Odagiri, and Shingo Katori of the pop idol group SMAP. It was written by the famous Japanese director and playwright, Kōki Mitani.
This NHK taiga drama brings to life the passion and glory of these men who lived during the most turbulent time in Japanese history.
The arrival of Commodore Perry's "Black Ships" rudely awakened Japan from 300 years of peaceful isolation from the world. Men set their eyes beyond Japan and began to demand change in society. Old clashed with the new, and thus began an age of turmoil.
50 Episodes about 43 minutes each at the end of every episode there is a flash Documentary on the Historical sites in Japan Today.