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Police in Lancashire, England, tasered 61-year-old Colin Farmer, a blind man, after mistaking his white cane for a samurai sword. The incident occurred while officers were searching for a different individual reportedly armed with a blade. The police department issued a formal apology for the traumatic mishap, which Farmer described as a nightmare.
Jane Seymour, Japanese Cultural History, Documentary Series
A 1988 PBS documentary series titled "Japan," narrated by actress Jane Seymour, is discussed for its insights into Japanese history and the Tokugawa Shogunate. The series explores the cultural roots of the "expressionless" Japanese demeanor and the historical brutality associated with the occupation of Nanking. Seymour's extensive career, including "Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman" and "Wedding Crashers," is also noted.
