IMDB: Ken Watanabe: Filmography, biography and photographs of the Japanese actor noted for his portrayal of Samurai.
Japan Zone: Watanabe Ken: Illustrated biography of the Japanese leading man nominated for Golden Globe and Oscar awards for his role in The Last Samurai.
USA Today: Japanese Star Ken Watanabe Follows way of the Samurai: An interview with the leading actor of the Last Samurai, which discusses his career and his performance in the film.