Ukiyoe EDO-LIFE2018

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Centuries ago, Tokyo was known as Edo. More than a million people enjoyed life in this small but abundant city. They live on in ukiyo-e woodblock prints. Each episode is a deep dive into a single print, and an exploration of the soul of Old Tokyo. We examine works by artists like Hokusai and Hiroshige not just for their aesthetic and historical value, but for the stories they tell of everyday life. That is how the people of Edo themselves enjoyed this mass-produced medium.

Released

1. 8. 2026

Runtime

5 min

Genres

Documentary

Network

NHK WORLD-JAPAN

Status

Ended

Seasons

4 seasons, 45 episodes aired

Certification

NO

Country, language

JP · EN

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