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 hit FX samurai series is the first non-English-language show to win best drama, while stars Hiroyuki Sanada and Anna Sawai are also the first Japanese actors ever to win Emmys.

Shogun” had historic wins in an epic 18-Emmy first season, “Hacks” scored an upset for best comedy on what was still a four-trophy night for “The Bear,” and “Baby Reindeer” had a holiday at an Emmy Awards that had some surprising swerves.

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.

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Television's Emmy Awards enjoyed a sizeable audience boost, with viewership rising by more than half from the previous edition's all-time low, network ABC said Monday.

"Shogun” made history at the Emmy Awards, becoming the show to win the most awards in a single year. The epic drama won top categories, including best drama, best actor in a drama, and best actress in a drama.