Hokusai Ukiyo-e and Immersive Experience
Event Information
About this Event
Please note that this is not a zoom event and no link will be sent right before the start of the tour. In order to access the tour, you will need to register here.*
Hokusai (1760-1849) is one of the greatest Ukiyo-e (woodblock prints) artists in Japan. His “Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji” are particularly popular. His works also became known among artists in France and gave a significant influence to the impressionists at that time.
In this digital art exhibition, all forty six views of Mt. Fuji prints are digitally recreated in super fine resolutions (2 Billion pixels). Ukiyo-e are very susceptible to light so original printings are only on display at limited times. But this digital technology gives us more chances to enjoy beautiful Ukiyo-e. In this tour, you can also enjoy an “immersive experience”, where you feel as if you were in the raging ocean waves.
(This tour is made possible by the great support by NTT InterCommunication Center, Tokyo, Japan)
What to expect
Get ready for something special. We're travelling to Tokyo with no passport, no plane ticket and no luggage. And yet you'll experience all the sights, sounds and stories with just your laptop, favorite snack and amazing guide.
The tour will last about 45 mins and will be live-streamed by your guide directly from Tokyo. Forget about slideshows or pre-recorded videos, this is a live broadcast and anything can happen!
While on the tour you’ll be able to see a full screen video of your guide and their surroundings, interact with them and other travellers through the live chat, see where you are in the world on a map and show your appreciation with a tip.
*Please note that even if you received an Eventbrite confirmation, you will need to register and book the tour on www.virtualtrips.io to be officially confirmed.