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.
Cat
Season 2 - Episode 8 - 0h 10m
Air Date
June 22, 2022
Overview
This episode looks at words and phrases related to cats. Cats have been treasured in Japan for a long time as a way to deal with mice. This long history is reflected in the many expressions related to cats in Japanese. From his home in Kyoto Prefecture, poet and literary translator Peter MacMillan guides us through these words and the culture behind them.
