Shōgun” emerged as a standout series at the 76th Primetime Emmy Awards, earning 25 nominations and winning 18 awards, setting a record for the most Emmy wins by a single series in one year. The Japan-based period drama marked historic achievements at the Emmys,

"This is to all the women who expect nothing and continue to be an example to everyone," she said in her acceptance speech.

“Shōgun” star Anna Sawai made history as the first Asian performer to win Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama at the 76th Primetime Emmy Awards on Sunday. Sawai was honored for her captivating leading performance as Lady Toda Mariko in the acclaimed FX series.

Emmy-nominated actor Anna Sawai has appeared in ‘Shōgun’ and ‘F9: The Fast Saga.’ Read about her movies and TV shows, music career, age, ethnicity, and more.

Their wins gave the FX series momentum going into one of the night's top awards, where “Shogun” won best drama series.

On Sunday, the FX series Shogun won the Emmy for Best Drama, marking the first time a non-English-language series has claimed the award in this category. The last foreign language film to be nominated for this category was the South Korean series Squid Game,

Japan's government and people cheered the record trophy haul for period drama "Shogun" at the Emmy Awards as yet another win for their history and culture, which are becoming increasingly popular with tourists and international audiences alike.