Izumo no Okuni was born about 1571. This time period in Japanese history was fraught with struggle. It was known as the Period of Warring States, that is, the land barrons (daimyo) fought against one another for power. Her father was a blacksmith for the Izumo Grand Shrine and, consequently, the family served as well. It was a custom to send priests and young women, such as Buddhist nuns, among others to solicit contributions. Izumo was sent to Kyoto to perform sacred dances and songs. Her Okuni Kabuki was known and applauded throughout the land. After 25 years she retired.

Tells the story of the women surrounding Tokugawa Tsunayoshi, the fifth shogun.

A dramatized biography of the second of Japan's three legendary leaders. Rising from obscurity, Hide...

We're in Shamisen-bori of the bustling city of Edo. The officers of Guardhouse 36 monopolize the pop...

Dobu, an unconventional detective, teams up with Yoriki Samon to solve crimes in Yaoyacho, Edo, show...

Nezu no Hamakichi used to be a renowned detective. He had lost his job and been banished from Edo af...

The drama tells the story of the Sanada family. Originally serving the Takeda Clan they ruled the no...

A dramatization of Ryotaro Shiba's novel of the same title about the life of Kobayashi Sahē, a chiva...

Set at the end of the Edo period, the series depicts Kumo's family with his wife, Kame, their 11-yea...

Men from different backgrounds became friends at a young age, and because of this they became confli...

Utagawa Hiroshige, along with Katsushika Hokusai, is widely recognized in the world of Ukiyo-e, Japa...

Shinsengumi! is a Taiga drama television series produced by Japanese broadcaster NHK. It was a popul...

Fūrin Kazan was the 46th NHK Taiga drama beginning on January 7, 2007. It was aired throughout 2007....

Tenchijin is the 48th NHK Taiga drama. It airs on NHK from January 4, 2009 every Sunday from 20:00 t...

Ryōmaden is the 49th NHK Taiga drama. It was shown on NHK from January 3 to November 28, 2010 spanni...

Princess Go was the youngest of the most famous three sisters in Japanese history, who each led a re...

Shadow Warriors is a Japanese television jidaigeki show featuring Sonny Chiba that ran for four seas...

A shikakenin was an under-the-cover trade that undertook killing in Edo. Hanemon of Otowa, an agency...

During the Tenpo period, the three samurai under the command of the Nanba magistrate were responsibl...

Sozaburo Kanasugi is a samurai in the Kyushu countryside. After accepting a secret mission from his ...