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Ukiyoe Edo-Life

Rush Hour in Old Tokyo

Edo was a city of waterways. The Yoroi Ferry transported people across the Nihonbashi River, one of its main commercial arteries. For the captain, it was a high-pressure job requiring skill and guts.

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