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Poster Magical Japanese - Season 3 Episode 1 : Shogi 202410/10 by 1 users

Magical Japanese - Season 3 Episode 1 : Shogi 2024

This episode looks at words related to shogi, also known as Japanese chess. Shogi is believed to have originated in ancient India, and shares roots with Western chess. The game has been enjoyed in Japan for more than 1,000 years. Many of the expressions born from shogi are used widely today in business and daily conversation. From his home in Kyoto Prefecture, poet and literary translator Peter MacMillan guides us through these words and the culture behind them.

  • Released: Jan 01, 1970
  • Runtime: 00:10:14 minutes
  • Genre: Documentary
  • Stars: Peter MacMillan, Emma Howard
  • Network: NHK WORLD-JAPAN
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