The death of actress Yoko Shimada in July last year stunned the nation but not necessarily because she was such a big name. Shimada was basking in glory in 1981 when she became the first Asian to ...

The late Yoko Shimada became the first Asian actress to win a Golden Globe in 1981 when she took home a trophy for best actress in a television drama award for her portrayal of Lady Mariko ...

But more than 40 years ago, the late Yoko Shimada won the very same category for the same role in the 1980 iteration of “Shogun.” Both series were based on the 1975 James Clavell novel of the ...

and romantic feelings for Mariko (Yoko Shimada), who taught him Japanese culture. In addition to being a ratings smash, it was also critically acclaimed and earned 14 Emmy nominations, including a win ...

and actress for Yoko Shimada. Chamberlain played John Blackthorne, a role that in FX's version was portrayed by Cosmo Jarvis. Shimada brought Toda Mariko to life, the same character Sawai now ...

The award was for her role in the FX series Shōgun. Her win mirrored Yoko Shimada’s historic achievement 44 years earlier. Shimada, who portrayed Lady Mariko in the 1980 miniseries, was the ...

Her win comes more than 40 years after Yoko Shimada won the same award in 1981 for playing the same character in a Shōgun miniseries. In her acceptance speech, Sawai delivered a blend of humor ...

and romantic feelings for Mariko (Yoko Shimada), who taught him Japanese culture. In addition to being a ratings smash, it was also critically acclaimed and earned 14 Emmy nominations, including a ...