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Magical Japanese - Season 3 Episode 8
This episode introduces words related to sumo. Throughout its long history, sumo has been performed as a ritual to pray for a good harvest and safety, and was practiced by samurai warriors as part of their training. Children also enjoyed it as a game. Sumo is close to the hearts of Japanese people, and it has inspired many expressions that are used in daily life. Poet, literary translator, and long-time Japan resident Peter MacMillan guides us through these words and the culture behind them.
- Tau: 2024
- Whenua: Japan
- Momo: Documentary
- Studio: NHK WORLD-JAPAN
- Kupu matua: japanese history, japanese culture, japanese language
- Kaiwhakahaere:
- Maka: Peter MacMillan, Emma Howard