Tsutaya Shigeichiro and Edo Culture

The 2025 NHK Taiga Drama "Berabou - Tsutaya Shigeichiro's Dream Story -" depicts the life of the publisher Tsutaya Shigeichiro, who was active from the mid to late Edo period. In this course, we will read some of the publications that Tsutaya released, introducing works such as Yoshiwara Saibumi, Kyoka books, and theatrical pieces, to deepen our understanding of the culture of the Edo period depicted within. The application and payment period is from April 1 (Tuesday) to April 30 (Wednesday). ■ Notes Public course (2025 / Spring term)

Date & Time

5/10(Sat) 10:30～12:005/24(Sat) 10:30～12:005/31(Sat) 10:30～12:00

Note

Held on May 10 (Saturday), May 24 (Saturday), and May 31 (Saturday), total of 3 sessions

Venue

Toyo University Hakusan Campus

Address

5-28-20 Hakusan, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo

Free

Tuition fee: 4,950 yen (in-person only) *Different fee for Toyo University students

parking

No bicycle or motorcycle parking available. Please use public transportation.

Access (Public)

5 minutes walk from Toei Mita Line "Hakusan" Station and Tokyo Metro Namboku Line "Honkoma Kome" Station / Toei Bus (Kusa 63) right in front of "Toyo University"

Contact

03-3945-7635 （Toyo University Social Contribution Center Office）

URL

https://sites.google.com/toyo.jp/koza/