I saw a lot of 47 Ronin on the TV, in the films, and I've done Chushingura Gaiden Yotsuya Kaidan [Crest of Betrayal, 1994] directed by Kinji Fukasaku.

I've done a lot of Samurai film in Japan, and sometimes done the choreography by myself.

This is a good thing, mixing culture to make something new, something no one has ever seen. This is kind of a new history.

I've done Last Samurai in Japan, in LA, in New Zealand. Even in Japan it is very hard to shoot, because there's been so many changes. Only around a temple can we shoot.

It's a Samurai story [47 ronin], so if we change too much Japanese audiences will have strong against feelings to the film. It's not good.

I believe, the Japanese film industry must be open.

I am glad to be here to create a new history in our industry. I'm very proud of this.