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Seasons & Episodes

EP1 Write Jan 17, 2024

Written Japanese was developed and refined after Japan began using Chinese kanji characters in the early 5th century. This history is reflected in the many words related to kaku, or "to write."

EP2 Mountain Jan 24, 2024

This episode focuses on words related to yama (mountains). Mountains make up about 75% of Japan's territory, and they have made their way into many common expressions in the Japanese language.

EP3 Eye Feb 21, 2024

This episode focuses on me (eye). Just like other languages, Japanese has a lot of words and phrases related to eyes, and they are often used in daily life.

EP4 Bag Feb 28, 2024

This episode focuses on words related to fukuro (bag). Reflecting its unique wrapping culture, Japan has a wide variety of bags, leading to an equal variety of Japanese words and expressions.

EP5 Salt Apr 24, 2024

This episode focuses on words related to shio, or salt. Salt played an important role in the development of Japan's food culture and religion, and it continues to add flavor to many Japanese expressions.

EP6 Castle May 01, 2024

In this episode, poet and literary translator Peter MacMillan explores Himeji Castle in Hyogo Prefecture and examines words and expressions related to Japanese castles.

10| en| Documentary

Synopsis

Explore the richness and depth of the Japanese language and discover how words and expressions reflect history, culture and the natural world.

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Cast

Peter MacMillan , Emma Howard

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