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Ukiyoe Edo-Life
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Riverside SawmillThursday, March 28
5:15 pm on NHK 9.4Workers at a sawmill use the latest tools and their honed skills to prepare the building blocks of Edo life: long, narrow beams, bamboo stems and leftover wood stacked as high as buildings. -
Riverside SawmillThursday, March 28
12:55 pm on NHK 9.4Workers at a sawmill use the latest tools and their honed skills to prepare the building blocks of Edo life: long, narrow beams, bamboo stems and leftover wood stacked as high as buildings. -
Riverside SawmillThursday, March 28
5:55 am on NHK 9.4Workers at a sawmill use the latest tools and their honed skills to prepare the building blocks of Edo life: long, narrow beams, bamboo stems and leftover wood stacked as high as buildings. -
Summer Light ShowWednesday, March 27
5:15 pm on NHK 9.4We venture to the outskirts of Edo just after sunset, where a group of women and children have come to a stream to enjoy a popular summer activity. What could they be looking for among the weeds? -
Summer Light ShowWednesday, March 27
12:55 pm on NHK 9.4We venture to the outskirts of Edo just after sunset, where a group of women and children have come to a stream to enjoy a popular summer activity. What could they be looking for among the weeds? -
Summer Light ShowWednesday, March 27
5:55 am on NHK 9.4We venture to the outskirts of Edo just after sunset, where a group of women and children have come to a stream to enjoy a popular summer activity. What could they be looking for among the weeds? -
Doodles Or UkiyoeTuesday, March 26
5:15 pm on NHK 9.4A series of doodles by the famous artist Utagawa Kuniyoshi turn out to be carefully considered depictions of the kabuki actors of the day. What kind of artistic statement was he trying to make? -
Doodles Or UkiyoeTuesday, March 26
12:55 pm on NHK 9.4A series of doodles by the famous artist Utagawa Kuniyoshi turn out to be carefully considered depictions of the kabuki actors of the day. What kind of artistic statement was he trying to make? -
Doodles Or UkiyoeTuesday, March 26
5:55 am on NHK 9.4A series of doodles by the famous artist Utagawa Kuniyoshi turn out to be carefully considered depictions of the kabuki actors of the day. What kind of artistic statement was he trying to make? -
A Spring PartyMonday, March 25
5:15 pm on NHK 9.4We visit one of the most famous cherry blossom spots in Edo. Flower viewing parties were for eating, drinking and making merry. It was also an opportunity for young men and women to mingle. -
A Spring PartyMonday, March 25
12:55 pm on NHK 9.4We visit one of the most famous cherry blossom spots in Edo. Flower viewing parties were for eating, drinking and making merry. It was also an opportunity for young men and women to mingle. -
A Spring PartyMonday, March 25
5:55 am on NHK 9.4We visit one of the most famous cherry blossom spots in Edo. Flower viewing parties were for eating, drinking and making merry. It was also an opportunity for young men and women to mingle. -
A Secret DateSaturday, March 23
5:25 pm on NHK 9.4It's late at night, when all are fast asleep. A young man and woman huddle together along the veranda outside of a house, attending to a . .. rooster. What could the pair be up to? -
A Secret DateFriday, March 22
10:25 pm on NHK 9.4It's late at night, when all are fast asleep. A young man and woman huddle together along the veranda outside of a house, attending to a . .. rooster. What could the pair be up to? -
Good Or Evil SoulFriday, March 22
5:10 pm on NHK 9.4We visit the Yoshiwara district, Edo's most prominent pleasure quarters. Among the lavish spenders, courtesans and apprentices, small humanoid creatures scurry about - what could they be up to? -
Good Or Evil SoulFriday, March 22
12:55 pm on NHK 9.4We visit the Yoshiwara district, Edo's most prominent pleasure quarters. Among the lavish spenders, courtesans and apprentices, small humanoid creatures scurry about - what could they be up to? -
Good Or Evil SoulFriday, March 22
5:55 am on NHK 9.4We visit the Yoshiwara district, Edo's most prominent pleasure quarters. Among the lavish spenders, courtesans and apprentices, small humanoid creatures scurry about - what could they be up to? -
A Bedtime RoutineThursday, March 21
5:15 pm on NHK 9.4On those hot, humid summer nights, nothing can get in the way of sleep like mosquitoes on the hunt. We learn about the tools the Edo townspeople had at their disposal to fight the pesky insects. -
A Bedtime RoutineThursday, March 21
12:55 pm on NHK 9.4On those hot, humid summer nights, nothing can get in the way of sleep like mosquitoes on the hunt. We learn about the tools the Edo townspeople had at their disposal to fight the pesky insects. -
A Bedtime RoutineThursday, March 21
5:55 am on NHK 9.4On those hot, humid summer nights, nothing can get in the way of sleep like mosquitoes on the hunt. We learn about the tools the Edo townspeople had at their disposal to fight the pesky insects. -
Sudden ShowerWednesday, March 20
5:15 pm on NHK 9.4Caught in an evening shower, Edo townspeople scramble across a bridge in search of shelter. On the river beyond, a lone figure steers his boat, unfazed by the rain. What is his destination? -
Sudden ShowerWednesday, March 20
12:55 pm on NHK 9.4Caught in an evening shower, Edo townspeople scramble across a bridge in search of shelter. On the river beyond, a lone figure steers his boat, unfazed by the rain. What is his destination? -
Sudden ShowerWednesday, March 20
5:55 am on NHK 9.4Caught in an evening shower, Edo townspeople scramble across a bridge in search of shelter. On the river beyond, a lone figure steers his boat, unfazed by the rain. What is his destination? -
On A Snowy NightTuesday, March 19
5:15 pm on NHK 9.4We come across a tranquil, snow-covered Edo cityscape. But there's something in the air: the aroma of foods both sweet and savory that helped the townspeople keep warm in the winter. -
On A Snowy NightTuesday, March 19
12:55 pm on NHK 9.4We come across a tranquil, snow-covered Edo cityscape. But there's something in the air: the aroma of foods both sweet and savory that helped the townspeople keep warm in the winter. -
On A Snowy NightTuesday, March 19
5:55 am on NHK 9.4We come across a tranquil, snow-covered Edo cityscape. But there's something in the air: the aroma of foods both sweet and savory that helped the townspeople keep warm in the winter. -
Mt. Fuji's FacesMonday, March 18
5:15 pm on NHK 9.4We observe "Red Fuji" and "Black Fuji," 2 dramatically different views of Japan's most famous mountain, captured by the artist Hokusai. What did Mount Fuji mean to the people of Edo? -
Mt. Fuji's FacesMonday, March 18
12:55 pm on NHK 9.4We observe "Red Fuji" and "Black Fuji," 2 dramatically different views of Japan's most famous mountain, captured by the artist Hokusai. What did Mount Fuji mean to the people of Edo? -
Mt. Fuji's FacesMonday, March 18
5:55 am on NHK 9.4We observe "Red Fuji" and "Black Fuji," 2 dramatically different views of Japan's most famous mountain, captured by the artist Hokusai. What did Mount Fuji mean to the people of Edo? -
The Piercing GazeSaturday, March 16
5:25 pm on NHK 9.4A series of poetic videos by Koichi Hozan, a videographer living in Nara, in collaboration with a pianist, Mine Kawakami, for which she plays exclusive pieces, makes you experience each seasons. -
The Piercing GazeFriday, March 15
10:25 pm on NHK 9.4A series of poetic videos by Koichi Hozan, a videographer living in Nara, in collaboration with a pianist, Mine Kawakami, for which she plays exclusive pieces, makes you experience each seasons. -
Friday, March 15
5:10 pm on NHK 9.4Mornings begin early for fishmongers and vegetable peddlers at Nihonbashi Bridge, and here is a reason. They are not going to bow to the lord's procession. The bustling scene from everyday Edo life. -
Friday, March 15
12:55 pm on NHK 9.4Mornings begin early for fishmongers and vegetable peddlers at Nihonbashi Bridge, and here is a reason. They are not going to bow to the lord's procession. The bustling scene from everyday Edo life. -
Friday, March 15
5:55 am on NHK 9.4Mornings begin early for fishmongers and vegetable peddlers at Nihonbashi Bridge, and here is a reason. They are not going to bow to the lord's procession. The bustling scene from everyday Edo life. -
Thursday, March 14
5:15 pm on NHK 9.4With 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. -
Thursday, March 14
12:55 pm on NHK 9.4With 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. -
Thursday, March 14
5:55 am on NHK 9.4With 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. -
A Beauty Reading A Letter OutsideWednesday, March 13
5:15 pm on NHK 9.4At dusk in summer, a woman is absorbed in reading a letter. This chic lady is actually an advertisement model for Mitsui Echigoya, one of the top kimono fabric store in Edo. -
A Beauty Reading A Letter OutsideWednesday, March 13
12:55 pm on NHK 9.4At dusk in summer, a woman is absorbed in reading a letter. This chic lady is actually an advertisement model for Mitsui Echigoya, one of the top kimono fabric store in Edo. -
A Beauty Reading A Letter OutsideWednesday, March 13
5:55 am on NHK 9.4At dusk in summer, a woman is absorbed in reading a letter. This chic lady is actually an advertisement model for Mitsui Echigoya, one of the top kimono fabric store in Edo. -
Tuesday, March 12
5:15 pm on NHK 9.4The top 3 geisha idol celebrities in Edo: Tomimoto Toyohina, Takashima Ohisa, and Naniwaya Kita. See how Kitagawa Utamaro, the master of female beauty has illustrated them so differently. -
Tuesday, March 12
12:55 pm on NHK 9.4The top 3 geisha idol celebrities in Edo: Tomimoto Toyohina, Takashima Ohisa, and Naniwaya Kita. See how Kitagawa Utamaro, the master of female beauty has illustrated them so differently. -
Tuesday, March 12
5:55 am on NHK 9.4The top 3 geisha idol celebrities in Edo: Tomimoto Toyohina, Takashima Ohisa, and Naniwaya Kita. See how Kitagawa Utamaro, the master of female beauty has illustrated them so differently. -
36 Views of Mt. FujiMonday, March 11
5:15 pm on NHK 9.4Discover story behind the "36 Views of Mt. Fuji" woodprint series; "The Great Wave off Kanagawa" by Hokusai. It is not just a huge wave and Mt. Fuji, the boat caught in the wave has a reason. -
36 Views of Mt. FujiMonday, March 11
12:55 pm on NHK 9.4Discover story behind the "36 Views of Mt. Fuji" woodprint series; "The Great Wave off Kanagawa" by Hokusai. It is not just a huge wave and Mt. Fuji, the boat caught in the wave has a reason. -
36 Views of Mt. FujiMonday, March 11
5:55 am on NHK 9.4Discover story behind the "36 Views of Mt. Fuji" woodprint series; "The Great Wave off Kanagawa" by Hokusai. It is not just a huge wave and Mt. Fuji, the boat caught in the wave has a reason. -
Calligraphy DayFriday, March 8
4:10 pm on NHK 9.4We visit a terakoya, a school teaching reading and writing. Today the young students have come dressed in their finest, and are busy putting brush to paper to show off their calligraphy skills. -
Calligraphy DayFriday, March 8
11:55 am on NHK 9.4We visit a terakoya, a school teaching reading and writing. Today the young students have come dressed in their finest, and are busy putting brush to paper to show off their calligraphy skills. -
Calligraphy DayFriday, March 8
4:55 am on NHK 9.4We visit a terakoya, a school teaching reading and writing. Today the young students have come dressed in their finest, and are busy putting brush to paper to show off their calligraphy skills. -
Sacred CranesThursday, March 7
4:15 pm on NHK 9.4Two cranes hang out on the edge of a series of paddy fields where a man walks back and forth scattering something on the ground. They've been lured to a falconry preserve...but all is not as it seems. -
Sacred CranesThursday, March 7
11:55 am on NHK 9.4Two cranes hang out on the edge of a series of paddy fields where a man walks back and forth scattering something on the ground. They've been lured to a falconry preserve...but all is not as it seems. -
Sacred CranesThursday, March 7
4:55 am on NHK 9.4Two cranes hang out on the edge of a series of paddy fields where a man walks back and forth scattering something on the ground. They've been lured to a falconry preserve...but all is not as it seems. -
Folding FansWednesday, March 6
4:15 pm on NHK 9.4We visit a store selling folding fans, where a young customer is having trouble making up his mind. The accessories were popular because the shape of the open fan symbolized increasing prosperity. -
Folding FansWednesday, March 6
11:55 am on NHK 9.4We visit a store selling folding fans, where a young customer is having trouble making up his mind. The accessories were popular because the shape of the open fan symbolized increasing prosperity. -
Folding FansWednesday, March 6
4:55 am on NHK 9.4We visit a store selling folding fans, where a young customer is having trouble making up his mind. The accessories were popular because the shape of the open fan symbolized increasing prosperity. -
Night on the TownTuesday, March 5
4:15 pm on NHK 9.4A full moon shines above a bustling neighborhood. Featured prominently are kabuki theaters...on hiatus. Still, people have come out to take in the nightlife, and hopefully a celebrity sighting or two. -
Night on the TownTuesday, March 5
11:55 am on NHK 9.4A full moon shines above a bustling neighborhood. Featured prominently are kabuki theaters...on hiatus. Still, people have come out to take in the nightlife, and hopefully a celebrity sighting or two. -
Night on the TownTuesday, March 5
4:55 am on NHK 9.4A full moon shines above a bustling neighborhood. Featured prominently are kabuki theaters...on hiatus. Still, people have come out to take in the nightlife, and hopefully a celebrity sighting or two. -
Enoshima CrossingMonday, March 4
4:15 pm on NHK 9.4Pilgrims have gathered on a beach along the Kanagawa coast, near Kamakura. Their destination is Enoshima, an island offering leisure, adventure, and spirituality. But first, they had to get across... -
Enoshima CrossingMonday, March 4
11:55 am on NHK 9.4Pilgrims have gathered on a beach along the Kanagawa coast, near Kamakura. Their destination is Enoshima, an island offering leisure, adventure, and spirituality. But first, they had to get across... -
Enoshima CrossingMonday, March 4
4:55 am on NHK 9.4Pilgrims have gathered on a beach along the Kanagawa coast, near Kamakura. Their destination is Enoshima, an island offering leisure, adventure, and spirituality. But first, they had to get across... -
The Mystery TowerFriday, March 1
4:10 pm on NHK 9.4Down along the Sumida River, boats travel to and fro transporting cargo. On the skyline beyond a curious structure towers over its surroundings, eerily resembling a modern-day Tokyo landmark. -
The Mystery TowerFriday, March 1
11:55 am on NHK 9.4Down along the Sumida River, boats travel to and fro transporting cargo. On the skyline beyond a curious structure towers over its surroundings, eerily resembling a modern-day Tokyo landmark. -
The Mystery TowerFriday, March 1
4:55 am on NHK 9.4Down along the Sumida River, boats travel to and fro transporting cargo. On the skyline beyond a curious structure towers over its surroundings, eerily resembling a modern-day Tokyo landmark. -
A Striking ViewThursday, February 29
4:15 pm on NHK 9.4Rugged cliffs and a river frame a picturesque view of Mt. Fuji at a popular sightseeing spot near the city center. A nearby bridge turns out to be an invaluable lifeline for the Edo townspeople. -
A Striking ViewThursday, February 29
11:55 am on NHK 9.4Rugged cliffs and a river frame a picturesque view of Mt. Fuji at a popular sightseeing spot near the city center. A nearby bridge turns out to be an invaluable lifeline for the Edo townspeople. -
A Striking ViewThursday, February 29
4:55 am on NHK 9.4Rugged cliffs and a river frame a picturesque view of Mt. Fuji at a popular sightseeing spot near the city center. A nearby bridge turns out to be an invaluable lifeline for the Edo townspeople. -
100 Ghost StoriesWednesday, February 28
4:15 pm on NHK 9.4A group of kids have gathered to play a game where 100 ghost stories were shared as night slowly closed in. We find out that this chilling activity was actually about instilling important life skills. -
100 Ghost StoriesWednesday, February 28
11:55 am on NHK 9.4A group of kids have gathered to play a game where 100 ghost stories were shared as night slowly closed in. We find out that this chilling activity was actually about instilling important life skills. -
100 Ghost StoriesWednesday, February 28
4:55 am on NHK 9.4A group of kids have gathered to play a game where 100 ghost stories were shared as night slowly closed in. We find out that this chilling activity was actually about instilling important life skills. -
Off to Go BathingTuesday, February 27
4:15 pm on NHK 9.4A mother and daughter brave the rain to visit their local bathhouse, exchanging words with a young girl along the way. We learn that regular bathing was an essential part of life for the townspeople. -
Off to Go BathingTuesday, February 27
11:55 am on NHK 9.4A mother and daughter brave the rain to visit their local bathhouse, exchanging words with a young girl along the way. We learn that regular bathing was an essential part of life for the townspeople. -
Off to Go BathingTuesday, February 27
4:55 am on NHK 9.4A mother and daughter brave the rain to visit their local bathhouse, exchanging words with a young girl along the way. We learn that regular bathing was an essential part of life for the townspeople. -
Airing LaundryMonday, February 26
4:15 pm on NHK 9.4It's summer, and a group of women have gathered at the local well to do laundry in the shade. We learn about the different techniques and tools they used to wash and dry different types of kimonos. -
Airing LaundryMonday, February 26
11:55 am on NHK 9.4It's summer, and a group of women have gathered at the local well to do laundry in the shade. We learn about the different techniques and tools they used to wash and dry different types of kimonos. -
Airing LaundryMonday, February 26
4:55 am on NHK 9.4It's summer, and a group of women have gathered at the local well to do laundry in the shade. We learn about the different techniques and tools they used to wash and dry different types of kimonos. -
Takinogawa RiverFriday, February 23
4:10 pm on NHK 9.4We travel to a well-known tourist resort just outside of Edo, where day-trippers are enjoying river recreation and forest walks, praying at local shrines, and sitting down for riverside picnics. -
Takinogawa RiverFriday, February 23
11:55 am on NHK 9.4We travel to a well-known tourist resort just outside of Edo, where day-trippers are enjoying river recreation and forest walks, praying at local shrines, and sitting down for riverside picnics. -
Takinogawa RiverFriday, February 23
4:55 am on NHK 9.4We travel to a well-known tourist resort just outside of Edo, where day-trippers are enjoying river recreation and forest walks, praying at local shrines, and sitting down for riverside picnics. -
Clam-DiggingThursday, February 22
4:15 pm on NHK 9.4It's spring, and a group of young men and women have come to the beach for some recreational clam-digging. The sea breeze mixes with the smell of freshly-cooked seafood. There's also love in the air. -
Clam-DiggingThursday, February 22
11:55 am on NHK 9.4It's spring, and a group of young men and women have come to the beach for some recreational clam-digging. The sea breeze mixes with the smell of freshly-cooked seafood. There's also love in the air. -
Clam-DiggingThursday, February 22
4:55 am on NHK 9.4It's spring, and a group of young men and women have come to the beach for some recreational clam-digging. The sea breeze mixes with the smell of freshly-cooked seafood. There's also love in the air. -
Niwaka FestivalWednesday, February 21
4:15 pm on NHK 9.4In Yoshiwara, a high-ranking courtesan tends to a patron, while a jester attempts to entertain with an eccentric costume, hinting at the Edo townspeople's affinity for cosplay. -
Niwaka FestivalWednesday, February 21
11:55 am on NHK 9.4In Yoshiwara, a high-ranking courtesan tends to a patron, while a jester attempts to entertain with an eccentric costume, hinting at the Edo townspeople's affinity for cosplay. -
Niwaka FestivalWednesday, February 21
4:55 am on NHK 9.4In Yoshiwara, a high-ranking courtesan tends to a patron, while a jester attempts to entertain with an eccentric costume, hinting at the Edo townspeople's affinity for cosplay. -
At Roben FallsTuesday, February 20
4:15 pm on NHK 9.4We journey to a sacred mountain where pilgrims are purifying themselves in a waterfall before moving on. Some of them have even brought along offerings. And it turns out they have something to prove. -
At Roben FallsTuesday, February 20
11:55 am on NHK 9.4We journey to a sacred mountain where pilgrims are purifying themselves in a waterfall before moving on. Some of them have even brought along offerings. And it turns out they have something to prove. -
At Roben FallsTuesday, February 20
4:55 am on NHK 9.4We journey to a sacred mountain where pilgrims are purifying themselves in a waterfall before moving on. Some of them have even brought along offerings. And it turns out they have something to prove. -
A Napping BoyMonday, February 19
4:15 pm on NHK 9.4When a little boy's nap is disturbed by a bad dream, his mother comes to his rescue. What was terrorizing him? We examine a print that shows how much the Edo townspeople cherished their kids. -
A Napping BoyMonday, February 19
11:55 am on NHK 9.4When a little boy's nap is disturbed by a bad dream, his mother comes to his rescue. What was terrorizing him? We examine a print that shows how much the Edo townspeople cherished their kids. -
A Napping BoyMonday, February 19
4:55 am on NHK 9.4When a little boy's nap is disturbed by a bad dream, his mother comes to his rescue. What was terrorizing him? We examine a print that shows how much the Edo townspeople cherished their kids. -
Unruly CatfishFriday, February 16
4:10 pm on NHK 9.4Japan is a seismically active land; the Edo period was no exception. In the aftermath of a major 1855 earthquake, an angry guardian deity set off on a quest to capture those considered responsible. -
Unruly CatfishFriday, February 16
11:55 am on NHK 9.4Japan is a seismically active land; the Edo period was no exception. In the aftermath of a major 1855 earthquake, an angry guardian deity set off on a quest to capture those considered responsible. -
Unruly CatfishFriday, February 16
4:55 am on NHK 9.4Japan is a seismically active land; the Edo period was no exception. In the aftermath of a major 1855 earthquake, an angry guardian deity set off on a quest to capture those considered responsible. -
Two Scenic ViewsThursday, February 15
4:15 pm on NHK 9.4We break down a print that warps space to allow the viewer to be in two places at once: Shinobazu Pond, known for its lotus flowers, and the Sumida River, one of Edo's busiest waterways. -
Two Scenic ViewsThursday, February 15
11:55 am on NHK 9.4We break down a print that warps space to allow the viewer to be in two places at once: Shinobazu Pond, known for its lotus flowers, and the Sumida River, one of Edo's busiest waterways. -
Two Scenic ViewsThursday, February 15
4:55 am on NHK 9.4We break down a print that warps space to allow the viewer to be in two places at once: Shinobazu Pond, known for its lotus flowers, and the Sumida River, one of Edo's busiest waterways. -
The Star FestivalWednesday, February 14
4:15 pm on NHK 9.4For the annual Tanabata Star Festival, families across Edo flew bamboo stalks adorned with strips of paper and ornaments representing wishes. We examine what their wishes tell us about their lives. -
The Star FestivalWednesday, February 14
11:55 am on NHK 9.4For the annual Tanabata Star Festival, families across Edo flew bamboo stalks adorned with strips of paper and ornaments representing wishes. We examine what their wishes tell us about their lives. -
The Star FestivalWednesday, February 14
4:55 am on NHK 9.4For the annual Tanabata Star Festival, families across Edo flew bamboo stalks adorned with strips of paper and ornaments representing wishes. We examine what their wishes tell us about their lives. -
Will Sparks Fly?Tuesday, February 13
4:15 pm on NHK 9.4A dapper young man sits in a teahouse with his older companion when a young woman catches his eye. From the way they're looking at each other, it's clear that there's something going on between them. -
Will Sparks Fly?Tuesday, February 13
11:55 am on NHK 9.4A dapper young man sits in a teahouse with his older companion when a young woman catches his eye. From the way they're looking at each other, it's clear that there's something going on between them. -
Will Sparks Fly?Tuesday, February 13
4:55 am on NHK 9.4A dapper young man sits in a teahouse with his older companion when a young woman catches his eye. From the way they're looking at each other, it's clear that there's something going on between them. -
A Kitty's DreamsMonday, February 12
4:15 pm on NHK 9.4In the pleasure quarters of Edo, a precious house cat stares longingly out the window at a crowd of people going to and fro. Telltale signs scattered about the room reveal why it appears to be upset. -
A Kitty's DreamsMonday, February 12
11:55 am on NHK 9.4In the pleasure quarters of Edo, a precious house cat stares longingly out the window at a crowd of people going to and fro. Telltale signs scattered about the room reveal why it appears to be upset. -
A Kitty's DreamsMonday, February 12
4:55 am on NHK 9.4In the pleasure quarters of Edo, a precious house cat stares longingly out the window at a crowd of people going to and fro. Telltale signs scattered about the room reveal why it appears to be upset. -
Late Summer FunFriday, February 9
4:10 pm on NHK 9.4Summer is winding down, and tonight down by Edo Bay the streets are filled with professional entertainers, food sellers, and revelers. It's getting late, but this party is just getting started. -
Late Summer FunFriday, February 9
11:55 am on NHK 9.4Summer is winding down, and tonight down by Edo Bay the streets are filled with professional entertainers, food sellers, and revelers. It's getting late, but this party is just getting started. -
Late Summer FunFriday, February 9
4:55 am on NHK 9.4Summer is winding down, and tonight down by Edo Bay the streets are filled with professional entertainers, food sellers, and revelers. It's getting late, but this party is just getting started. -
Edo AquaticsThursday, February 8
4:15 pm on NHK 9.4We go out onto a river where pleasure seekers take in an aquatics show. At first glance a display of rag-tag theatricality, the perform-ers are actually practicing a centuries-old form of swimming. -
Edo AquaticsThursday, February 8
11:55 am on NHK 9.4We go out onto a river where pleasure seekers take in an aquatics show. At first glance a display of rag-tag theatricality, the perform-ers are actually practicing a centuries-old form of swimming. -
Edo AquaticsThursday, February 8
4:55 am on NHK 9.4We go out onto a river where pleasure seekers take in an aquatics show. At first glance a display of rag-tag theatricality, the perform-ers are actually practicing a centuries-old form of swimming. -
The Great RaceWednesday, February 7
4:15 pm on NHK 9.4It's edge-of-your-seat excitement as a high-speed transport boat departs for Edo carrying a rich cargo. Find out what's on the line for the stalwart crew as we break down their strategy. -
The Great RaceWednesday, February 7
11:55 am on NHK 9.4It's edge-of-your-seat excitement as a high-speed transport boat departs for Edo carrying a rich cargo. Find out what's on the line for the stalwart crew as we break down their strategy. -
The Great RaceWednesday, February 7
4:55 am on NHK 9.4It's edge-of-your-seat excitement as a high-speed transport boat departs for Edo carrying a rich cargo. Find out what's on the line for the stalwart crew as we break down their strategy. -
A Stylish ConcertTuesday, February 6
4:15 pm on NHK 9.4We attend a New Year's concert at a samurai residence, where a master koto player delights a crowd of gorgeously dressed celebrity-types. Lounging in the best seat in the house is no ordinary V.I.P. -
A Stylish ConcertTuesday, February 6
11:55 am on NHK 9.4We attend a New Year's concert at a samurai residence, where a master koto player delights a crowd of gorgeously dressed celebrity-types. Lounging in the best seat in the house is no ordinary V.I.P. -
A Stylish ConcertTuesday, February 6
4:55 am on NHK 9.4We attend a New Year's concert at a samurai residence, where a master koto player delights a crowd of gorgeously dressed celebrity-types. Lounging in the best seat in the house is no ordinary V.I.P. -
The Bird CafeMonday, February 5
4:15 pm on NHK 9.4We visit an Edo-style open-air teahouse, where the townspeople enjoyed refreshments, conversation, and the company of exotic birds. For them, these outings were about more than a good time. -
The Bird CafeMonday, February 5
11:55 am on NHK 9.4We visit an Edo-style open-air teahouse, where the townspeople enjoyed refreshments, conversation, and the company of exotic birds. For them, these outings were about more than a good time. -
The Bird CafeMonday, February 5
4:55 am on NHK 9.4We visit an Edo-style open-air teahouse, where the townspeople enjoyed refreshments, conversation, and the company of exotic birds. For them, these outings were about more than a good time. -
Edo's Rush HourFriday, February 2
4:10 pm on NHK 9.4Edo was a city of waterways. The Yoroi Ferry transported people across the Nihonbashi River, one of its main commercial arteries. For the captain, it was a high-pressure job requiring skill and guts. -
Edo's Rush HourFriday, February 2
11:55 am on NHK 9.4Edo was a city of waterways. The Yoroi Ferry transported people across the Nihonbashi River, one of its main commercial arteries. For the captain, it was a high-pressure job requiring skill and guts. -
Edo's Rush HourFriday, February 2
4:55 am on NHK 9.4Edo was a city of waterways. The Yoroi Ferry transported people across the Nihonbashi River, one of its main commercial arteries. For the captain, it was a high-pressure job requiring skill and guts.