Magical Japanese
tv show

55 total episodes
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4 seasons
First Aired March 28, 2021
Genres:
Overview
Explore the richness and depth of the Japanese language and discover how words and expressions reflect history, culture and the natural world.

Moon
Season 2 - Episode 4 - 0h 10m
Air Date
March 16, 2022
Overview
This episode looks at words related to the moon. The Japanese have always been captivated by the moon, interpreting closely its many expressions and generating new words to describe its many faces. From his home in Kyoto Prefecture, poet and literary translator Peter MacMillan guides us through these words and the culture behind them.