January 19, 2022 • 10m
This episode looks at words related to houses. Traditional Japanese homes give us a glimpse of the Japanese love for the changing ...Read more
January 26, 2022 • 10m
This episode introduces words related to Mount Fuji. A UNESCO World Heritage site, this iconic symbol of the beauty and culture of...Read more
February 23, 2022 • 10m
This episode introduces words related to snow. Designated heavy snowfall areas cover fifty-one percent of Japan. In such an enviro...Read more
March 16, 2022 • 10m
This episode looks at words related to the moon. The Japanese have always been captivated by the moon, interpreting closely its ma...Read more
April 27, 2022 • 10m
This episode introduces words related to the kimono. Once used as everyday wear, the traditional and iconic garment is now general...Read more
May 18, 2022 • 10m
This episode looks at words and phrases related to washi, or traditional Japanese paper. Refined and durable, washi continues to b...Read more
May 25, 2022 • 10m
This episode looks at words related to tea. An integral part of Japan's food culture, it's celebrated in the tea ceremony and has ...Read more
June 22, 2022 • 10m
This episode looks at words and phrases related to cats. Cats have been treasured in Japan for a long time as a way to deal with m...Read more
June 29, 2022 • 10m
This episode explores words and phrases inspired by Oni: demons, ogres and evil spirits that are a fixture of Japanese folklore. F...Read more
July 27, 2022 • 10m
This episode focuses on ships and boats. Japan is an island nation, and ships have been an integral part of Japanese life. This is...Read more
August 31, 2022 • 10m
This episode looks at words related to fish. Surrounded by the sea, Japan is home to rich fishing grounds. Fish has long had a cen...Read more
October 5, 2022 • 10m
This episode looks at words related to the color red. Red is deeply embedded in Japanese culture. Not only are there said to be ov...Read more
October 19, 2022 • 10m
This episode looks at words related to fire. Fire has both practical and spiritual significance in cultures around the world, and ...Read more
November 23, 2022 • 10m
This episode looks at words related to horses. Since arriving from the Asian mainland around the 5th century, horses have played a...Read more
November 30, 2022 • 10m
This episode looks at words related to wind. Due to its geographical location, Japan experiences different types of wind depending...Read more
December 21, 2022 • 10m
This episode looks at words related to swords. Since ancient times, the evolution of Japanese swords has followed a unique path. D...Read more