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Moon-Gazing Down by Edo Bay
Ukiyoe EDO-LIFE: Late Summer Fun
Summer 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.
Based on the search results, the NHK series that presents 3-to-5 minute deep dives into Japanese woodblock prints is titled
"Ukiyoe EDO-LIFE".While "Waiting for the Moon to Rise" (Nijurokuya machi) is a common theme in Ukiyo-e, notably by artists like Utagawa Kunisada (1854), the provided search results highlight the following episodes in the NHK Ukiyoe EDO-LIFE series:
- Mother Nature's Summer Light Show
- Doodles? Or Ukiyo-e?
- Eat, Drink and Enjoy the Flowers
- A Secret Comes to Light
- Inner Conflict of the Human Soul
Another related NHK World-Japan series mentioned is HOKUSAI TRUTH - Time and Tide.
The theme of "Waiting for the Moon" (Fumizuki: Nijurokuya machi) refers to a traditional Edo period custom where people gathered on the 26th night of the seventh month to wait for the moon to rise, hoping to see a glimpse of Amida Buddha.
"One Hundred Aspects of the Moon" (Tsuki no Hyakushi) is a celebrated series of ukiyo-e woodblock prints by
Tsukioka Yoshitoshi (1839–1892), often explored in Japanese media and cultural programs, including those featured on NHK World-Japan.Key Aspects of the Series:
- Masterpiece of the Era: Created between 1885 and 1892, this series represents the final stage of Yoshitoshi’s career and is considered his ultimate achievement.
- Content: It consists of 100 prints depicting figures from Japanese and Chinese mythology, folklore, history, literature, and theater, all tied together by the theme of the moon.
- Style: The works are known for their quiet moonlit, atmospheric, and psychologically profound depictions, marking a shift from Yoshitoshi's earlier, more graphic work to a more lyrical style.
- Popularity: The series was incredibly popular during the Meiji period, with townspeople sometimes lining up before dawn to purchase the latest prints.
NHK Coverage:
- NHK World-Japan has featured content related to the moon in Japanese culture, which resonates with Yoshitoshi's theme.
- There are documentaries, such as "Reviving Yoshitoshi's Moon," that discuss the restoration and importance of these prints, featuring experts like Takahashi Yukiko of Takahashi Kobo and Dr. Alfred Haft.
- The Ota Memorial Museum of Art has hosted exhibitions of all 100 works in the series.
The series is regarded as a critical bridge between traditional Edo-period art and the modernizing Meiji period.
Based on your query, it appears you are interested in the artistic and historical depictions of
The Tale of Genji and its author, Murasaki Shikibu, likely in connection with NHK's coverage of this subject. Murasaki Shikibu (c. 978–c. 1014) is recognized as the author of the world’s first novel, a masterpiece depicting Heian courtly life, romance, and artistic pursuits.Key Aspects of the Subject:
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