Genre) history
Format) 2×50’
Synopsis) How samurai laid the foundations of a megalopolis.
Until 1868, Tokyo was called Edo. By the 1700s, it had the highest population of any city in the world, surpassing both London and Paris. But how did the largest metropolis on the planet evolve? Clues are coming to light in Tokyo and around the world. Featuring newly discovered evidence and the latest in CGI simulation, experience the engineering sophistication and unique community of Tokyo 150 years ago.
Video)
| Roots of Tokyo [Trailer] | http://pv-nhk-ep.com/NewsLetter/?mid=5b9a3a0700004086dde |
| Roots of Tokyo [Edo, City of Water] | http://pv-nhk-ep.com/NewsLetter/?mid=5b9a3a0700007a8f85e |
| Roots of Tokyo [Edo, City of Fire] | http://pv-nhk-ep.com/NewsLetter/?mid=5b9a3a0700007bf8a91 |
Contact:
Chie Muto | Contents Distribution
NHK Enterprises, Inc | 4-14 Kamiyama-cho, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 150-0047
T: +81-3-3468-6984 | E: muto-ch@nhk-ep.co.jp
