The NHK program "Exploring Alice in Wonderland with Ashida Mana," starring actress Ashida Mana, will be broadcast on NHK BS from 9:00 p.m. on November 8th.
Ashida, who continues to reread Lewis Carroll's classic "Alice in Wonderland" even now as an adult, travels to England, the birthplace of the story. By visiting places associated with the author, mathematician Lewis Carroll, and tracing his handwritten letters, it becomes clear that the absurd story is filled with a loving message addressed to a real girl and a profound worldview.
During the program, Ashida reads the story of "Alice in Wonderland." Furthermore, we can see Ashida's true nature as a person with intellectual curiosity, as he hits it off with the participants at an "Alice's Tea Party" where Alice fans gather.
Ashida commented, "I've loved the world of Alice since I was a child, and I've traveled through it meeting people who also love the world of Alice. The story of Alice teaches us many proverbs, but each person interprets them differently. It was truly 'We are all mad here,' and I had a lot of fun hearing the opinions of the local people. I feel like I've discovered why I'm drawn to this story and what Alice means to me through the conversations I've had with everyone I've met on my travels. I hope everyone who watches will enjoy their Alice journey."
