Notice of Broadcast of TV Program 『Bi no Tsubo』

We are pleased to announce that our interview will be broadcast on the TV program 『Bi no Tsubo (The pot of beauty)』. We hope you will watch it. The broadcast date and time are as follows.

【Program name】「Grapes, the Fruit of Good Fortune」

【Broadcast station│Broadcast date and time】（※BSP4K：NHKBS Premium 4K)
■Main Broadcast
・BSP4K│September 24 (Wed) 19:30 ～ 20:00
・NHK BS│ October 3 (Fri.) 21:15 ～ 21:45

■Rebroadcast
BSP4K│September 29 (Mon.) 13:00 ～ 13:30
BSP4K│October 1 (Wed) 8:00 ～ 8:30
BSP4K│October 4 (Sat) 6:45 ～ 7:15
NHK BS│ October 10 (Fri.) 12:00 ～ 12:30
※Broadcast time may vary within the range of 9:25 - 12:00
NHK BS│ October 11 (Sat) 7:30 - 8:00

【Program Outline】 (*Exhibit: NHK）
「Grapes」, the taste of autumn, are not only delicious, but have also appeared in various works of art in Japan since ancient times. We will introduce the secrets of the delicious taste of beautiful grapes, the pedestals of Buddhist statues that are national treasures, dyeing, and even baskets made of mountain grapes.

「Grapes」, the Taste of Autumn: Japan's First Grapes from Daizenji Temple in Katsunuma Town, Yamanashi Prefecture
▽The secret of deliciousness of "Kyoho grapes," the king of grapes
▽The Yakushi Nyorai statue at Yakushiji Temple in Nara, a national treasure, has a grape design on its pedestal. What is the "grape arabesque pattern," a symbol of fertility and prosperity of descendants?
▽A particular grape arabesque pattern woven at the Nishijin textile workshop in Kyoto, Japan
▽Wild 「mountain grapes」 appear in 「The Tale of Genji」. What is the relationship between Hikaru Genji and wild grapes?
▽A basket made of mountain grapes that will last 100 years for three generations of parents and children. Amazing handiwork