If you see and feel the world around you shift a bit towards being Japanese - it shouldn’t have come as a surprise.
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The soft power of the new Disney+ hit miniseries Shogun is expected to unleash things Japanese as it did for the original TV series 24 years ago. That success led to the rise of sushi restaurants in the US in the 1980s.
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The latest Shogun may be an American historical drama. But it is anything but American. Based on best-selling historical fiction by James Clavell, the 2024 adaptation 
is very Japanese with authenticity and cultural sensitivity.
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To the fore are Japanese characters and language with a nuanced and authentic portrayal of feudal Japan. It can be terrifying.
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The vast majority dialogue in Japanese also has not dampened enthusiasm among some entertainment commentators, who billed the epic as another The Games of Thrones.
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The series is beautifully crafted, fitting for a global hit. The nuances are gripping:
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1. Environmentalism: Englishman John Blackmore was explicitly asked not to walk on the Japanese garden’s mistletoe. He apprehensively stepped on a tile and became visibly enlightenned.
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2. Friendship and Love: the themes of friendship and love among Japanese characters are recurrent, as are relationships and emotional bonds in contrast to western individualism.
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3. Japanese History: The storytelling is overwhelmed with traditions, offering insights into Japan's rich cultural heritage. 
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4. Human Emotions: the production delves into the intricacies of the human experience, seduced characters with depth. 
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The Japanese people have reacted positively to the new series Shōgun appreciating the effort to represent their culture accurately. The series is commended in Japan for its attention to detail, costumes, and dialogue.
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Sushi, please…