Magical Japanese

Season 2 Episode 12: Red

This episode looks at words related to the color red. Red is deeply embedded in Japanese culture. Not only are there said to be over 100 different names for red in the Japanese language, but the color is also used to describe nonvisual concepts. From his home in Kyoto Prefecture, poet and literary translator Peter MacMillan guides us through these words and the culture behind them.

Genre:

Documentary

Seasons:

5

Episodes:

58

Cast:

Peter MacMillan, Emma Howard

Quality:

HD

Duration:

10 min

First Air:

2021

Rating:

10.0