Magical Japanese - Season 3 - Eps 13: Sleep
This episode features words related to neru, meaning "to sleep." Some data show that Japanese people average around only 7 hours of sleep a day, suggesting that many need more slumber. In fact, the Japanese language has a number of unique words related to sleep that describe various aspects of daily life. From his home in Kyoto Prefecture, poet and literary translator Peter MacMillan guides us through these expressions 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)
