The Ladies of Edo, 1603–1868: From Print to Stage - 17 October 2026

Sponsored by the event commemorating 160 years of friendship between Japan and Belgium in 2026

6:00–7:00 p.m. > Lecture (FR)
Adina Mazzoni-Cernus
The Women of Edo Through Woodblock Prints (1603–1868): Between Idealization and Reality
Immerse yourself in the fascinating world of Edo-period Japan (1603–1868) through woodblock prints, which reflect a complex and highly regulated society. This lecture will explore the role of women in a world torn between social constraints and artistic expression. We will seek to understand how woodblock prints shaped the image of Edo women, caught between myth and reality.

Intermission: 7:00–7:30 p.m.
A sake tasting hosted by LAND OF SAKE and TAMANOHIKARI

7:30–8:15 p.m. > Traditional Nihon Buyō Dance
Master Eiren Nishikawa, Nishikawa-ryū School of Kyoto
Jiuta – “Cha Ondo” & Nagauta – “Tsurugame”

Venue: GC Den Dam
Chaussée du Wavre, 1741
1160 Auderghem
Tram 8 / Bus 34 > Auderghem-Shop
Metro Line 5 > Hermann-Debroux

Price: €30 per person
Payment on site: cash or Payconiq between 5:30 PM and 5:45 PM

Information and registration: japontheway.com