Magical Japanese โ Season 1, Episode 6: Night
Documentary โข 10 min โข 5 seasons, 58 episodes โข โ 10.0/10
Episode synopsis
This episode looks at words related to the night. In ancient Japan, people appreciated the quiet and darkness of nighttime, and had different names for different times of the evening. The night was also associated with mysterious beings. From his home in Kyoto, poet and literary translator Peter MacMillan guides us through these words and the culture behind them.
About Magical Japanese
Explore the richness and depth of the Japanese language and discover how words and expressions reflect history, culture and the natural world.