Shōgun, Part One (The Asian Saga)

FX/Hulu’s Shōgun—winner of nineteen Emmys, four Golden Globes, and four Critics Choice Awards—has become the most acclaimed series on television. Now, experience the book that inspired it all.

From #1 New York Times bestselling author James Clavell, Shōgun is the timeless epic of feudal Japan that captivated readers worldwide, now available in serial form. Part One includes the first half of the complete novel.

After English sailor John Blackthorne is shipwrecked, he finds himself in seventeenth-century Japan—a mysterious and isolated land. Struggling to survive amid unfamiliar customs, language, and political intrigue, he must redefine his notions of honor, faith, and freedom. As tensions rise and cultures collide, Blackthorne’s courage and loyalty are tested, caught between two worlds that will be forever transformed.

A sweeping and powerful tale rich with history, emotion, and adventure, Shōgun remains one of the best-selling novels ever written. Immersive and unforgettable, it brings feudal Japan vividly to life, as the New York Times declared: “not only something you read—you live it.”