Overview
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.
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2 - 1House January 19, 2022 -
2 - 2Mount Fuji January 26, 2022 -
2 - 3Snow February 23, 2022 -
2 - 4Moon March 16, 2022 -
2 - 5Kimono April 27, 2022 -
2 - 6Washi May 18, 2022 -
2 - 7Tea May 25, 2022 -
2 - 8Cat June 22, 2022 -
2 - 9Oni June 29, 2022 -
2 - 10Ship July 27, 2022 -
2 - 11Fish August 31, 2022 -
2 - 12Red October 05, 2022 -
2 - 13Fire October 19, 2022 -
2 - 14Horse November 23, 2022 -
2 - 15Wind November 30, 2022 -
2 - 16Sword December 21, 2022