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Oni

The Japanese language is rich in words and expressions influenced by nature, history and culture. This episode explores words and phrases inspired by Oni: demons, ogres and evil spirits that are a fixture of Japanese folklore. 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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  • Originally Aired June 29, 2022
  • Runtime 10 minutes
  • Created October 19, 2022 by
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