Walking Japan: The Tokaido in the Footsteps of Hiroshige
Code: AA31014
Dates: February 19, 2025
Meets: 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM
Sessions: 1
Location: ONLINE
Course Fee: $39.00
There are still openings remaining at this time.
The Tokaido is an ancient highway which connects Edo (Tokyo) and Kyoto. In 1833 Japan’s great landscape artist Utagawa Hiroshige completed a series of woodblock prints of the Tokaido’s 53 post-towns. Along with lighthearted storytelling Hiroshige also portrayed the natural wonders of the landscape. Your instructor, an award winning walking guide, will use these prints to help you imagine the sights, sounds and experiences of travelers on this grand highway 200 years ago. Whether you’re planning a trip to Japan or simply a history buff, this course will enrich your understanding of this cultural landmark.
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John McBride
John McBride has degrees from the Tokyo University of Foreign Studies (Classical Japanese literature), Australian National University, (International Relations), and The University of Melbourne (MBA).
John’s interest in travel writing in Japanese classical literature has seen him walking the old highway systems of Japan for over 40 years. For the past eight years he has been guiding history walks in Japan.
In 2010, John was awarded an Order of Australia (AM) for his services to business and cultural links between Australia and Japan.
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02/19/2025 | Wednesday | 3 PM to 4:30 PM | ONLINE |