![]() The mini-series was loosely based on the adventures of the English navigator William Adams, who travelled to Japan in the 17th century and rose to the rank of shogun, a military leader. ![]() The actress was one of a small number of people who had English-speaking roles in 'Shogun' despite not being fluent in the language. Shimada's acting career began in the early 1970s and she appeared in a number of films - including the 1974 police procedural movie 'Castle of Sand'. According to media in Japan, Yoko passed away on Monday (25.07.22) at a hospital in Tokyo after suffering from multiple organ failure due to colon cancer.
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