Films about Edo/Meiji-era cities

[Aaron Gerow]

>A query: We have social studies teachers doing a unit on cities at the
>moment. They're looking for movies on life in the Edo or Meiji eras -- ones
>that reflect what Edo/Tokyo was like at the time.  Does anything come to
>mind? If so, is it available with English subtitles? And, if so, is it
>available?

Imamura Shohei's _Ee ja nai ka_ is an example of Bakumatsu Edo life 
(though this is an exceptional time).  There were subtitled prints 
available, but now?

Aaron Gerow
YNU