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We 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.

Ukiyoe Edo-Life

Eat, Drink and Enjoy the Flowers

The host examines "Yoroi Ferry at Koami-cho," a woodblock print by Japanese artist Utagawa Hiroshige that features a ferry transporting people across the Nihonbashi River.

Rush Hour in Old Tokyo

The host examines "Fly-fishing," a woodblock print by Japanese artist Katsushika Hokusai that features a group of anglers using drifting mosquito hooks to fish.

Fishing for a Summer Delicacy

The filmmakers shed light on how childbirth in the Edo period was a community affair with unique customs and superstitions.

A Community Comes Together

The filmmakers explore the history of Japanese fashion and fireworks in the summer during the Edo period, where women dress up to attract male suitors.

A Night of Fashion and Fireworks

The filmmakers examine what a group of women and children are looking for amongst the weeds near a stream on the outskirts of Edo.

Mother Nature's Summer Light Show

The filmmakers shed light on Hokusai's artwork portraying workers at a sawmill using tools and their honed skills to prepare the building blocks of Edo life.

The Building Blocks of Edo

The filmmakers investigate what kind of artistic statement Utagawa Kuniyoshi tries to make in his series of doodles depicting the kabuki actors of the day.

Doodles or Ukiyoe

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The rich and fascinating Edo era of Japan, which was dominated by a deep love for the arts. The traditional woodblock prints called Ukiyo-e blossomed during this period.