Magical Japanese - Season 2 - Eps 14: Horse
This episode looks at words related to horses. Since arriving from the Asian mainland around the 5th century, horses have played a major role in transportation and farming in Japan. The Japanese considered their horses as a part of their family. From his home in Kyoto Prefecture, poet and literary translator Peter MacMillan guides us through words involving horses and the culture behind them.
About Magical Japanese
Title: Magical Japanese
First Air Date: 2021-03-28
Last Air Date: 2024-11-06
Status: Returning Series
Rating: 10/10 (from 2 votes)
Language: EN
Seasons: 4
Total Episodes: 55
Network: NHK WORLD-JAPAN
Genres: Documentary
Production Companies: NHK, NHK Global Media Services, CRAZY TV
Synopsis
Explore the richness and depth of the Japanese language and discover how words and expressions reflect history, culture and the natural world.
Cast
Peter MacMillan
Self - Host
Emma Howard
Self - Narrator (voice)
