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The filmmakers explore Edo Bay streets, enjoy performances by professional entertainers and try foods from different stalls during the summer.

Ukiyoe Edo-Life

Moon-Gazing Down by Edo Bay

The filmmakers shed light on a New Year's concert at a samurai residence where a master koto player delights a crowd of gorgeously dressed women and a VIP guest lounging in the best seat.

New Year's Concert in the Inner Chambers

The host examines "The Garden of the Shika Chaya," a woodblock print by Japanese artist Utagawa Toyokuni that features townspeople in an open-air teahouse.

Garden of the Shika-Chaya

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 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

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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.