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Ukiyoe EDO-LIFE

Ukiyoe EDO-LIFE

2018Ended4 Seasons45 EpisodesTMDB
NHK WORLD-JAPAN

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.

Season 1 Episodes

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Episode 4: Plum Estate Kameido by Utagawa Hiroshige

Mar 30, 2018 · 5m

With its splendid branches and white plum blossoms, this famous painting is known for captivating Van Gogh. Discover why people were able to tell this was a specific tree at Kameido Umeyashiki.

Season 1 FAQ

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When did Ukiyoe EDO-LIFE Season 1 premiere?

Ukiyoe EDO-LIFE Season 1 premiered on March 29, 2018.

How many episodes are in Ukiyoe EDO-LIFE Season 1?

Ukiyoe EDO-LIFE Season 1 has 5 episodes.

What is the first episode of Ukiyoe EDO-LIFE Season 1?

The season opens with Season 1 Episode 1, "The Great Wave Off Kanagawa by Katsushika Hokusai". It aired on March 29, 2018.

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