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 …
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Ep 12018-03-29
The Great Wave Off Kanagawa by Katsushika Hokusai
Discover story behind the "36 Views of Mt. Fuji" woodprint series; "The Great Wave off …
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Ep 22018-03-29
Reproduction of Nihonbashi: Morning Scene by Utagawa Hiroshige
Mornings begin early for fishmongers and vegetable peddlers at Nihonbashi Bridge, and here is a …
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Ep 32018-03-30
The Series Summer Outfits by Kitagawa Utamaro
At dusk in summer, a woman is absorbed in reading a letter. This chic lady …
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Ep 42018-03-30
Plum Estate Kameido by Utagawa Hiroshige
With its splendid branches and white plum blossoms, this famous painting is known for captivating …
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Ep 52018-03-31
Three Beauties of the Present Day by Kitagawa Utamaro
The top 3 female celebrities in Edo: Tomimoto Toyohina, Takashima Ohisa and Naniwaya Kita. See …
