Aired Thursday 10 October, 12:15am - 12:20amon NHK World Europe

Ukiyoe Edo-Life

A Community Comes Together

In the Edo period, childbirth was a community affair, with the mother-to-be attended by a midwife and the women in her life. It was also characterised by unique customs and superstitions.

Category
Documentary / Environment / Miniseries / Nature
Original air date
22/03/2020