Wednesday, May 11 06:30pm
Japan Society
333 East 47th Street, New York, NY 10017

Be a part of the audience of the taping of “Dive into UKIYO-E,” NHK WORLD TV’s series that brings to life one of Japan’s richest and most sensuous periods in history. “Dive into UKIYO-E” pays tribute to the 200+ year Edo period when wealth was quickly accumulated, and its urban culture was dominated by a deep love for the arts. In particular, its traditional woodblock prints called Ukiyo-e flourished during the Edo period in the 18th-19th century and served as cameras, portraying with intricacy and precision every aspect of Edo life, from Kabuki theater to courtesans parading in the ornate fashions of the day.

The first eight episodes in the series were produced and recorded in Japan. In aims of taking it even closer to its overseas audience, NHK WORLD will hold its next recordings in the US, with tapings at Japan Society on Wednesday, May 11 and at Washington, D.C.’s Japan Information and Cultural Center, Embassy of Japan (2520 Massachusetts Ave NW) on Tuesday, May 17.

Free admission!
Pre-registration for the Japan Society taping is required. Please RSVP to sunshine@nhkcma.com with your name, email address, and number of attendees.