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The Best Episodes of Japan: Memoirs of a Secret Empire Season 1

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Every episode of Japan: Memoirs of a Secret Empire Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Japan: Memoirs of a Secret Empire Season 1!

The Best Episodes of Japan: Memoirs of a Secret Empire Season 1

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...

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    8.1/10(24 votes)

    #1 - The Way of the Samurai

    S1:E1

    Tokugawa Ieyasu unifies Japan and establishes a dynasty that will rule Japan for over 250 years.

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    Directors:Deborah Ann DeSnoo, Lyn Goldfarb
    Writers:Joan Meyerson, Deborah Ann DeSnoo, Lyn Goldfarb
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    8.1/10(23 votes)

    #2 - The Will of the Shogun

    S1:E2

    The grandson of Ieyasu, Tokugawa Iemitsu, tightens control over Japan's warlords and expels all foreigners.

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    Directors:Deborah Ann DeSnoo, Lyn Goldfarb
    Writers:Joan Meyerson, Deborah Ann DeSnoo, Lyn Goldfarb
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    8.0/10(19 votes)

    #3 - The Return of the Barbarians

    S1:E3

    Isolated from the West, 18th century Edo flourishes culturally and economically, becoming one of the liveliest cities in the world. But foreign forces are coming.

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    Directors:Deborah Ann DeSnoo, Lyn Goldfarb
    Writers:Joan Meyerson, Deborah Ann DeSnoo, Lyn Goldfarb

Season 1 Ratings Summary

"The Way of the Samurai" is the best rated episode of "Japan: Memoirs of a Secret Empire" season 1. It scored 8.1/10 based on 24 votes. Directed by Deborah Ann DeSnoo, Lyn Goldfarb and written by Joan Meyerson, Deborah Ann DeSnoo, Lyn Goldfarb, it aired on 5/26/2004. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "The Will of the Shogun".