Hiroko Takeda: TV Appearance Announcement — NHK BS8K “Unraveling the Mystery! Secret National Treasure – Pine Trees Folding Screen”
■ BS8K (8K, 45-minute version) Saturday, February 28, 1:00 PM – 1:45 PM https://www.web.nhk/tv/pl/schedule-tep-s6-130-20260228/ep/5MWLPJL8M7
■ BS (2K, 29-minute version) Tuesday, March 24, 7:00 PM – 7:29 PM
■ The 29-minute version will be available for streaming on NHK On Demand for one year after broadcast.
I appeared on NHK’s “Nazotoki! Himitsu no Shiho-san,” hosted by the members of Perfume, where I provided explanations of painting techniques and gave a live demonstration of a reproduction.
The focus was on creating a reproduction of one of the works I admire most: Pine Trees by Hasegawa Tōhaku. It was an incredibly humbling opportunity, but I decided to take on the challenge as a rare and valuable experience.
As a work of ink painting, it has a rather unique and distinctive touch. Using NHK’s ultra-high-resolution 8K monitor footage, I closely examined the piece and explained its characteristics while also demonstrating partial reproductions.
The program also features interviews with various experts, as Perfume explores the mysteries surrounding the Pine Trees folding screen and delves into its background. Based on careful research, the show is designed to be enjoyable even for children. I hope you’ll tune in!
