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Future Shogun Seasons May Film in Japan

10/30/2025

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Miyagawa Eriko, an Emmy-winning producer, said future seasons of Shogun could film in Japan if infrastructure and incentives improve.
At the Tokyo International Film Festival, she noted COVID-19 restrictions shifted production to Canada, which offered better facilities.
Panelists urged larger soundstages and faster grant approvals to attract big productions, citing Tokyo Vice as a successful Hollywood–Japanese collaboration.

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Miyagawa Eriko, an Emmy-winning producer, said future seasons of Shogun could film in Japan if infrastructure and incentives improve.
At the Tokyo International Film Festival, she noted COVID-19 restrictions shifted production to Canada, which offered better facilities.
Panelists urged larger soundstages and faster grant approvals to attract big productions, citing Tokyo Vice as a successful Hollywood–Japanese collaboration.