When did NHK Documentary Season 18 Episode 19 air?
NHK Documentary Season 18 Episode 19 aired on June 26, 2016.


Hard-hitting documentary series that takes an in-depth look at some of the political, economic, and social challenges that Japan and our world is facing.

"My paintings will be understood 1,000 years from now". Japanese painter Ito Jakuchu (1716-1800) left these mysterious words along with his many paintings. These prophetic words are coming true with recent finds using the latest technology to better understand the artist's creative process, and his singular style in composition and design. Observe in pristine images the remarkably fine lines of Jakuchu (0.1mm!), and find out the messages hidden in the paintings of "the man with the hand of god".
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NHK Documentary Season 18 Episode 19 aired on June 26, 2016.
This episode runs for approximately 50 minutes.
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