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Krewe of Japan
Expo 2025: Japan on the World Stage ft. Sachiko Yoshimura

Krewe of Japan

Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2025 48:14


The Krewe gets an exclusive inside look at Expo 2025 Osaka with Sachiko Yoshimura, the Director General of Public Relations & Promotion! We dive into the massive planning behind the event, Japan's rich history with World Expos, what to expect at the event, best times to travel, & of course... the story behind the viral mascot, Myaku-Myaku! A must-listen for potential Expo-goers!------ About the Krewe ------The Krewe of Japan Podcast is a weekly episodic podcast sponsored by the Japan Society of New Orleans. Check them out every Friday afternoon around noon CST on Apple, Google, Spotify, Amazon, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts.  Want to share your experiences with the Krewe? Or perhaps you have ideas for episodes, feedback, comments, or questions? Let the Krewe know by e-mail at kreweofjapanpodcast@gmail.com or on social media (Twitter: @kreweofjapan, Instagram: @kreweofjapanpodcast, Facebook: Krewe of Japan Podcast Page, TikTok: @kreweofjapanpodcast, LinkedIn: Krewe of Japan LinkedIn Page, Blue Sky Social: @kreweofjapan.bsky.social, & the Krewe of Japan Youtube Channel). Until next time, enjoy!------ Support the Krewe! Offer Links for Affiliates ------Use the referral links below & our promo code from the episode!Support your favorite NFL Team AND podcast! Shop NFLShop to gear up for football season!Zencastr Offer Link - Use my special link to save 30% off your 1st month of any Zencastr paid plan! ------ Past KOJ Travel Episodes ------Checking Out Miyagi ft. Ryotaro Sakurai (Guest Host, William Woods) (S5E5)Explore Matsue ft. Nicholas McCullough (S4E19)Travel Hiroshima ft. Joy Jarman-Walsh (S4E4)Travel Aomori ft. Kay Allen & Megan DeVille (S3E17)Hungry For Travel ft. Shinichi of TabiEats (S3E15)Henro SZN: Shikoku & the 88 Temple Pilgrimage ft. Todd Wassel (S3E12)Border Closures Couldn't Stop These Visas! ft. Rob Dyer & Allan Richarz (S3E11)Natsu Matsuri Mania: Summer Festivals in Japan (S3E3)Off the Beaten Path: Kansai ft. Rob Dyer [Part 2] (S2E12)Off the Beaten Path: Kansai ft. Rob Dyer [Part 1] (S2E11)Japan Travel Destination: Hokkaido ft. Kay Allen (S2E7)Japanese Theme Parks ft. Chris Nilghe of TDR Explorer (S2E4)Navigating Nippon: Where to Go in Japan? ft. Kay Allen of JNTO (S1E11)Matsue & New Orleans: Sister Cities ft. Dr. Samantha Perez (S1E2)------ About Expo 2025 ------Expo 2025 WebsiteExpo 2025 on IG------ JSNO Upcoming Events ------JSNO Event CalendarJoin JSNO Today!

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Krewe of Japan
Rakugo: Comedy on a Cushion ft. Katsura Sunshine

Krewe of Japan

Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2025 59:10


Season 6 kicks off with laughter, tradition, and international flair! The Krewe sits down with Katsura Sunshine, a Canadian-born rakugo performer bringing Japan's 400-year-old comedic storytelling art to audiences around the world. In this episode, we explore what makes rakugo so unique, how Sunshine became one of the few non-Japanese rakugo-ka, and how this traditional form of entertainment is finding new life on the global stage. Plus, hear about the possibility of a rakugo event in New Orleans this fall!Whether you're a longtime fan of Japanese culture or just curious about this captivating performance style, this episode is the perfect way to kick off Season 6 of the Krewe of Japan Podcast!------ About the Krewe ------The Krewe of Japan Podcast is a weekly episodic podcast sponsored by the Japan Society of New Orleans. Check them out every Friday afternoon around noon CST on Apple, Google, Spotify, Amazon, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts.  Want to share your experiences with the Krewe? Or perhaps you have ideas for episodes, feedback, comments, or questions? Let the Krewe know by e-mail at kreweofjapanpodcast@gmail.com or on social media (Twitter: @kreweofjapan, Instagram: @kreweofjapanpodcast, Facebook: Krewe of Japan Podcast Page, TikTok: @kreweofjapanpodcast, LinkedIn: Krewe of Japan LinkedIn Page, Blue Sky Social: @kreweofjapan.bsky.social, & the Krewe of Japan Youtube Channel). Until next time, enjoy!------ Support the Krewe! Offer Links for Affiliates ------Use the referral links below & our promo code from the episode!Support your favorite NFL Team AND podcast! Shop NFLShop to gear up for football season!Zencastr Offer Link - Use my special link to save 30% off your 1st month of any Zencastr paid plan! ------ Past KOJ Traditional / Historical Japan Episodes ------The Castles of Japan ft. William de Lange (S5E19)Foreign-Born Samurai: William Adams ft. Nathan Ledbetter (Guest Host, Dr. Samantha Perez) (S5E17)Foreign-Born Samurai: Yasuke ft. Nathan Ledbetter (Guest Host, Dr. Samantha Perez) (S5E16)The Thunderous Sounds of Taiko ft. Takumi Kato (加藤 拓三), World Champion Taiko Drummer (S5E13)Yakuza: Past, Present, Future ft. Jake Adelstein, Author of Tokyo Vice (S5E12)The Real World of Geisha ft. Peter Macintosh (S5E7)Inside Japanese Homes & Architecture ft. Azby Brown (S5E6)Kendo: The Way of the Sword ft. Alexander Bennett, 7th Dan in Kendo (S4E16)The Life of a Sumotori ft. 3-Time Grand Champion Konishiki Yasokichi (S4E10)The Intricate Culture of Kimono ft. Rin of Mainichi Kimono (S4E7)Shamisen: Musical Sounds of Traditional Japan ft. Norm Nakamura of Tokyo Lens (S4E1)Henro SZN: Shikoku & the 88 Temple Pilgrimage ft. Todd Wassel (S3E12)Natsu Matsuri Mania: Summer Festivals in Japan (S3E3)Exploring Enka ft. Jerome White Jr aka ジェロ / Jero (S3E1)The Chrysanthemum Throne ft. Dr. Hiromu Nagahara [Part 2] (S2E18)The Chrysanthemum Throne ft. Dr. Hiromu Nagahara [Part 1] (S2E17)Yokai: The Hauntings of Japan ft. Hiroko Yoda & Matt Alt (S2E5)The Age of Lady Samurai ft. Tomoko Kitagawa (S1E12)Talking Sumo ft. Andrew Freud (S1E8)------ About Katsura Sunshine ------Katsura Sunshine on IGRakugo.lol------ JSNO Upcoming Events ------JSNO Event CalendarJoin JSNO Today!

Krewe of Japan
Season 6 超超超大盛 GIGAMAX Preview

Krewe of Japan

Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2025 15:28


LET THEM COOK! Over the last 5 months, the Krewe has been hard at work cooking up a massive Season 6 line-up. While the main course will begin being served on May 16, how about an appetizer? Just like the carb-loaded instant yakisoba, this preview is CHOU CHOU CHOU Gigamax packed with sneak peeks at what's to come in Season 6. Some snippets include:- Laughing & learning about the world of Rakugo with master storyteller Katsura Sunshine- Prepping for Expo 2025 with Sachiko Yoshimura, Director General of Public Relations & Promotion for Expo 2025- Studying Japanese via language schools with Nihongo enthusiast Langston Hill- Bridging New Orleans & Japan through music with Jazz Trombonist Haruka Kikuchi- Kicking off 2 episodes on Japan's soccer footprint domestically & worldwide with journalist Dan Orlowitz- Exploring vegan cuisine in Japan with Leonore Steffan of ItadakiHealthy- Diving into social media's role in establishing perceptions of Japan - Revisiting Matsue with Sister City Exchange participants Katherine Heller & Wade Trosclair- Brewing up some craft beer with Chris Madere of Baird Brewing & Chris Poel of Shiokaze BrewLab- Restoring some abandoned homes with Akiya enthusiast & YouTuber Anton Wormann of Anton in JapanThis is only HALF of what's to come this season... the 2nd half is top secret! So stay tuned for our season 6 premiere on May 16, 2025 and stick around for the rest of the season to find out what else we have in store on Season 6 of Krewe of Japan Podcast!!------ About the Krewe ------The Krewe of Japan Podcast is a weekly episodic podcast sponsored by the Japan Society of New Orleans. Check them out every Friday afternoon around noon CST on Apple, Google, Spotify, Amazon, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts.  Want to share your experiences with the Krewe? Or perhaps you have ideas for episodes, feedback, comments, or questions? Let the Krewe know by e-mail at kreweofjapanpodcast@gmail.com or on social media (Twitter: @kreweofjapan, Instagram: @kreweofjapanpodcast, Facebook: Krewe of Japan Podcast Page, TikTok: @kreweofjapanpodcast, LinkedIn: Krewe of Japan LinkedIn Page, Blue Sky Social: @kreweofjapan.bsky.social, & the Krewe of Japan Youtube Channel). Until next time, enjoy!------ Support the Krewe! Offer Links for Affiliates ------Use the referral links below & our promo code from the episode!Support your favorite NFL Team AND podcast! Shop NFLShop to gear up for football season!Zencastr Offer Link - Use my special link to save 30% off your 1st month of any Zencastr paid plan! ------ JSNO Upcoming Events ------JSNO Event CalendarJoin JSNO Today!

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SBS Japanese - SBSの日本語放送
Katsura Sunshine: The Canadian rakugo performer bringing Japan's comic storytelling tradition to the world - 「落語は万国共通」その魅力を世界へ伝えたい、カナダ出身の落語家・桂三輝

SBS Japanese - SBSの日本語放送

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2025 20:21


Katsura Sunshine, a Canadian rakugo performer, is set to take the stage for a one-night-only show at the Sydney Comedy Festival. He has performed rakugo across Japan, on Broadway in New York, and in countries around the world — but this will be his first time appearing at a comedy festival. What inspired him to enter this traditional world of storytelling? We spoke to him about his training under master Katsura Bunshi, and what makes rakugo so captivating. - カナダ出身の落語家、桂三輝(サンシャイン)さんが、シドニー・コメディー・フェスティバルで一夜限りの公演を行います。

The Middle of Culture
Akane Banashi - Tradition and Ambition

The Middle of Culture

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2025 58:26


Life Updates & Gaming AdventuresThe February blues hit hard as we commiserate about adulting struggles, work deadlines, and the never-ending battle against muddy paw printsEden champions Obsidian's Avowed as a triumph of weird fantasy and complex moral choices that puts other RPGs on noticePeter confesses he hasn't fallen under Avowed's spell yet but is intrigued by Eden's passionate defense of its uniquenessMusical JourneysPeter takes us into the melancholic melodies of Dawn of Solace and the powerful vocal performances in Lacuna Coil's latest releasesEden surprises everyone (including themselves) with an unexpected deep dive into 1960s Brazilian samba, featuring hidden gems from Tenorio Jr. and the Salambanso TrioLiterary ExplorationsEden savors the sweet cultural journey of A Bánh Mì for Two while struggling through the deliberately paced Cold War classic The Spy Who Came in from the ColdPeter connects the dots between Le Carré and Nick Harkaway's The Gone Away World, revealing literary legacies hiding in plain sight, and assures everyone he will, eventually, start Wind and TruthFeatured Topic: Akane Banashi - Where Tradition Meets AmbitionWe unpack the first three volumes of this captivating manga about Rakugo, the centuries-old Japanese art of storytelling. Akane Banashi masterfully transforms this traditional art form into a compelling underdog narrative with:The perfect blend of reverence for tradition and the fire of youthful ambitionCompetition that feels both high-stakes and surprisingly cozyCharacters who demonstrate that truly owning a story means finding your authentic voice within itA fascinating peek into an art form that feels both foreign and surprisingly universalTune in as Peter shares his perspective as a manga newcomer, and we both explore why this series about sitting alone on stage telling stories has us completely hooked!

Tales from the Short Box
Special Break Episode: Akane-banashi by Yuki Suenaga Takamasa Moue

Tales from the Short Box

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2025 42:55


This week we learn about the classic Japanese art of Rakugo. Join us for some down-to-earth shonen action in the world of comedic performance art in Akane-banashi by Yuki Suenaga Takamasa Moue.  Support Tales From The Short Box by joining our Patreon! patreon.com/BraveNewWorldsComics  

Japan Eats!
Mandaracha In Kyoto: A Frenchman's Quest For Japanese Tea

Japan Eats!

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2025 78:47


Our guest is Alexander Nicolau who is the founder of Mandaracha https://www.mandaracha.com/ in Kyoto, which opened in 2019.  Originally from France, Alex fell in love with Japanese tea while he was working in the fields of food technology and open innovation.Mandaracha is a very special place where you can find a variety of Japanese tea, which Alex selected by visiting and meeting with each producer.  You can also enjoy a tea ceremony and have other cultural experiences, such as a Shamisen guitar performance and a Rakugo comedy show.In this episode, we will discuss how Alex got into Japanese tea, why he loves Japanese tea so much, the classic and new types of Japanese tea Alex recommends, the rapidly changing tea market, the future of the Japanese tea industry and much, much more!!!Social Handles: IG  kyoto_mandarachahttps://www.facebook.com/MANDARACHAhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/mandaracha/

Guy Perryman Interviews
Katsura Sunshine - Rakugo Comedy Storyteller

Guy Perryman Interviews

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2024 26:15


A conversation with Katsura Sunshine – rakugo comedy storyteller bringing some light into our lives and discussing the universality of laughter, his journey through showbiz from Toronto (via a yakitori restaurant in Yokohama) to the Japanese tradition of rakugo, the joy of performing every month in Tokyo and on Broadway, and we even get a fabulous spontaneous excerpt from his repertoire!!

What Do You Say, Anime!?
Rakugo Shinjuu Season 1 Discussion & Review | Anime Watch Club

What Do You Say, Anime!?

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2024 78:16


Welcome to Anime watch club, a bi-weekly group discussion and review where the hosts of the what do you say anime podcast, nominate and vote on shows either that we haven't seen or shows that will hopefully lead to a great discussion. On today's episode we will be reviewing the 2016 anime Shouwa Genroku Rakguo Shinju Season 1 Socials/Discord - https://linktr.ee/whatdoyousayanime 0:00 - Intro 3:50 - First Impressions 17:49 - The First Episode 30:31 - Our Favorite Rakugo Performances 37:04 - Yotarou's Journey 39:03 - What Is Needed For Storytelling 41:03 - Love Triangles 50:30 - The End of the Season 1:03:20 - Final Thoughts & Ratings 1:10:18 - What We're Watching Next --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/whatdoyousayanime/support

ShouJoe
Kimi Ni Todoke S3 Ep 1: The Zero Magnitude Star

ShouJoe

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2024 84:49


We enter present day with Kimi Ni Todoke Season 3 Episode 1. But first, Sarah and Joe must trade stories of our weekends. This week we must unfortunately say goodbye to pet of the show Shanks the ferret. He lived a good whole life and hopefully is on great adventures in the next one! Sarah cheered herself up with a Third Eye Blind concert. Joe meanwhile tries and fails to go on a camping trip, so stick around for that story.In Kimi Ni Todoke, we pick up right where we left off…literally. We go through Sawako and Kazehaya's first date in non-montage format this time. Then we meet the parents as Kazehaya and Sawako take a turn meeting the other's family. We learn some fun tidbits about our favorite couple like Sawako likes Rakugo and Kazehaya's room has zero personality. What fun!

Insane In The Men Brain
Katsura Sunshine and Luca Cupani

Insane In The Men Brain

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2024 50:45


Canadian born comedian Katsura Sunshine has spent the last 20 years living in Japan. In that time, as an apprentice of storyteller Katsura Bunshi, he has learned the ancient art of Rakugo where performers tell stories that have been passed down from master to pupil for 400 years. Joining him now is fantastic comedian and returning Men Brain hero Luca Cupani who alongside Sunshine brings his own version of these incredible stories to a residency at the Leicester Square Theatre in London. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

New Books Network
Kristine Ohkubo and Kanariya Eiraku, "Talking About Rakugo 1: The Japanese Art of Storytelling" (2022)

New Books Network

Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2024 44:37


Rakugo is a live performance art that has penetrated the borders of Japan and continues to gain popularity overseas. The rakugo stage once dominated by Japanese raconteurs now features foreign storytellers, as well as Japanese performers, both amateur and professional, who endeavor to entertain us in English. The only requirements for rakugo storytelling are a folding fan, a hand towel, and your imagination! In Talking About Rakugo 1: The Japanese Art of Storytelling (2022), learn what distinguishes rakugo from Japan's other traditional performing arts, become acquainted with its greatest contributors, enjoy some of rakugo's most popular classical stories, and meet the performers of today. In this episode, the rakugo storyteller Kanariya Eiraku also gives an audio demonstration of a classic rakugo story that has been adapted to a modern-day audience. English translations for other classic rakugo stories can be found in his other book, Eiraku's 100 English Rakugo Scripts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

New Books in East Asian Studies
Kristine Ohkubo and Kanariya Eiraku, "Talking About Rakugo 1: The Japanese Art of Storytelling" (2022)

New Books in East Asian Studies

Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2024 44:37


Rakugo is a live performance art that has penetrated the borders of Japan and continues to gain popularity overseas. The rakugo stage once dominated by Japanese raconteurs now features foreign storytellers, as well as Japanese performers, both amateur and professional, who endeavor to entertain us in English. The only requirements for rakugo storytelling are a folding fan, a hand towel, and your imagination! In Talking About Rakugo 1: The Japanese Art of Storytelling (2022), learn what distinguishes rakugo from Japan's other traditional performing arts, become acquainted with its greatest contributors, enjoy some of rakugo's most popular classical stories, and meet the performers of today. In this episode, the rakugo storyteller Kanariya Eiraku also gives an audio demonstration of a classic rakugo story that has been adapted to a modern-day audience. English translations for other classic rakugo stories can be found in his other book, Eiraku's 100 English Rakugo Scripts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/east-asian-studies

New Books in Literary Studies
Kristine Ohkubo and Kanariya Eiraku, "Talking About Rakugo 1: The Japanese Art of Storytelling" (2022)

New Books in Literary Studies

Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2024 44:37


Rakugo is a live performance art that has penetrated the borders of Japan and continues to gain popularity overseas. The rakugo stage once dominated by Japanese raconteurs now features foreign storytellers, as well as Japanese performers, both amateur and professional, who endeavor to entertain us in English. The only requirements for rakugo storytelling are a folding fan, a hand towel, and your imagination! In Talking About Rakugo 1: The Japanese Art of Storytelling (2022), learn what distinguishes rakugo from Japan's other traditional performing arts, become acquainted with its greatest contributors, enjoy some of rakugo's most popular classical stories, and meet the performers of today. In this episode, the rakugo storyteller Kanariya Eiraku also gives an audio demonstration of a classic rakugo story that has been adapted to a modern-day audience. English translations for other classic rakugo stories can be found in his other book, Eiraku's 100 English Rakugo Scripts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/literary-studies

New Books in Dance
Kristine Ohkubo and Kanariya Eiraku, "Talking About Rakugo 1: The Japanese Art of Storytelling" (2022)

New Books in Dance

Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2024 44:37


Rakugo is a live performance art that has penetrated the borders of Japan and continues to gain popularity overseas. The rakugo stage once dominated by Japanese raconteurs now features foreign storytellers, as well as Japanese performers, both amateur and professional, who endeavor to entertain us in English. The only requirements for rakugo storytelling are a folding fan, a hand towel, and your imagination! In Talking About Rakugo 1: The Japanese Art of Storytelling (2022), learn what distinguishes rakugo from Japan's other traditional performing arts, become acquainted with its greatest contributors, enjoy some of rakugo's most popular classical stories, and meet the performers of today. In this episode, the rakugo storyteller Kanariya Eiraku also gives an audio demonstration of a classic rakugo story that has been adapted to a modern-day audience. English translations for other classic rakugo stories can be found in his other book, Eiraku's 100 English Rakugo Scripts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/performing-arts

New Books in Communications
Kristine Ohkubo and Kanariya Eiraku, "Talking About Rakugo 1: The Japanese Art of Storytelling" (2022)

New Books in Communications

Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2024 44:37


Rakugo is a live performance art that has penetrated the borders of Japan and continues to gain popularity overseas. The rakugo stage once dominated by Japanese raconteurs now features foreign storytellers, as well as Japanese performers, both amateur and professional, who endeavor to entertain us in English. The only requirements for rakugo storytelling are a folding fan, a hand towel, and your imagination! In Talking About Rakugo 1: The Japanese Art of Storytelling (2022), learn what distinguishes rakugo from Japan's other traditional performing arts, become acquainted with its greatest contributors, enjoy some of rakugo's most popular classical stories, and meet the performers of today. In this episode, the rakugo storyteller Kanariya Eiraku also gives an audio demonstration of a classic rakugo story that has been adapted to a modern-day audience. English translations for other classic rakugo stories can be found in his other book, Eiraku's 100 English Rakugo Scripts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/communications

New Books in Japanese Studies
Kristine Ohkubo and Kanariya Eiraku, "Talking About Rakugo 1: The Japanese Art of Storytelling" (2022)

New Books in Japanese Studies

Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2024 44:37


Rakugo is a live performance art that has penetrated the borders of Japan and continues to gain popularity overseas. The rakugo stage once dominated by Japanese raconteurs now features foreign storytellers, as well as Japanese performers, both amateur and professional, who endeavor to entertain us in English. The only requirements for rakugo storytelling are a folding fan, a hand towel, and your imagination! In Talking About Rakugo 1: The Japanese Art of Storytelling (2022), learn what distinguishes rakugo from Japan's other traditional performing arts, become acquainted with its greatest contributors, enjoy some of rakugo's most popular classical stories, and meet the performers of today. In this episode, the rakugo storyteller Kanariya Eiraku also gives an audio demonstration of a classic rakugo story that has been adapted to a modern-day audience. English translations for other classic rakugo stories can be found in his other book, Eiraku's 100 English Rakugo Scripts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/japanese-studies

Sakura Radio
尊敬する医師の訃報から考えるこれからのこと / カーネギーホール公演プロモーション活動EP230 三代目柳家東三楼のアメリカよもやま噺

Sakura Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2024 26:10


アメリカに落語を広めるために旅を続ける東三楼さんことZABUちゃんが、各地域で経験した面白エピソードを一人喋りします。 2024年3月29日放送:4月22日に行われるカーネギーホール公演に向けて、プロモーション活動に忙しい東三楼さん。後半は尊敬する医師の訃報を受けて、これからの活動について考えました。今週はニューヨークよりよもやま噺スタート!

SBS Japanese - SBSの日本語放送
Showko Showfukutei, Melbourne-based Ventriloquist and Rakugo Performer marks two decades in comedy - メルボルン在住の落語家 笑福亭笑子さん、芸歴20周年「あっと言う間」 2024年もコメディーフェスティバル公演

SBS Japanese - SBSの日本語放送

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2024 12:45


Interview with Melbourne-based Ventriloquist and Rakugo Performer, Showko Showfukutei: Marking two decades in comedy, she takes the stage at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival 2024 and Sydney Comedy Festival 2024. - 今年、芸歴20周年を迎えたメルボルン在住の落語家、笑福亭笑子さん。ABCでコメディーを手がけたJason Marionさんが監督の腹話術落語を、メルボルン・インターナショナル・コメディー・フェスティバルとシドニー・コメディー・フェスティバル2024で公演します。

Deep in Japan
RAKUGO with Katsura Sunshine

Deep in Japan

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2024 69:48


Katsura Sunshine (桂 三輝, Katsura Sanshain) is a Canadian traditional Japanese rakugo comic storyteller, theatre producer, and television personality, currently performing traditional Japanese rakugo on Broadway. To learn more about Katsura Sunshine, check out the following:Katsura Sunshine on BroadwayKatsura Sunshine on YouTubeKatsura Sunshine on FacebookKatsura Sunshine on TwitterDeep in Japan is completely independent and crowd-funded, so if you like what you hear, please give a thought to supporting the show. MUSIC: The intro was my original mashup of Fist of the North Star, a few anime sound bites, some kabuki, a cheap recording of my son's Buzz Lightyear toy, and “Dubstep" from BenSound.The outro was "japanese [sic] jazz when driving on a warm night" taken from tardiobscurus_jp.Got something to say? You can find me at the following:www.facebook.com/groups/deepinjapan/ deep.in.japan.podcast@gmail.comAs always, thanks for listening!

Sakura Radio
落語協会パワハラ問題から考える、社会と自分の距離:EP225 三代目柳家東三楼のアメリカよもやま噺

Sakura Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2024 27:37


アメリカに落語を広めるために旅を続ける東三楼さんことZABUちゃんが、各地域で経験した面白エピソードを一人喋りします。 2024年2月23日放送:冬のニューヨークの美しさに感動する東三楼さん。4月に迫るカーネギーホール公演へ向けて、芸人のあるべき姿を改めて考えます。

Sakura Radio
アメリカのエンタメを学ぶためにミュージカル観劇:EP202 三代目柳家東三楼のアメリカよもやま噺

Sakura Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2023 26:11


アメリカに落語を広めるために旅を続ける東三楼さんことZABUちゃんが、各地域で経験した面白エピソードを一人喋りします。 2023年9月15日放送:ニューヨークに帰ってきたのも束の間、再び旅に出ます。テキサス州オースティンから始まり日本公演も行います。超多忙の中ですが、さらにモチベーションを上げるためにミュージカルを観劇。アメリカのエンタメを学びます!

Sakura Radio
不倫騒動から落語の本質を語ります:EP191 三代目柳家東三楼のアメリカよもやま噺

Sakura Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2023 25:59


アメリカに落語を広めるために旅を続ける東三楼さんことZABUちゃんが、各地域で経験した面白エピソードを一人喋りします。 2023年6月30日放送:先週は風邪をひいていた東三楼さん。落語家として60代以降のパフォーマンスを考えて筋トレを強化しているそうです。また日本で騒動となっている不倫騒動から落語の本質を語ります。

Sakura Radio
全米行脚中!愛車の話からリスナーメールをご紹介!:EP188 三代目柳家東三楼のアメリカよもやま噺

Sakura Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2023 25:37


アメリカに落語を広めるために旅を続ける東三楼さんことZABUちゃんが、各地域で経験した面白エピソードを一人喋りします。 2023年6月9日放送:車で全米行脚中の東三楼さん。先週はサンタフェで体調を崩してしまったそうです。愛車でロードトリップ中ということで、車の話から発展してリスナーメールをご紹介!今週は北カリフォルニア・サンノゼからよもやま噺スタート!

Sakura Radio
NYラーメンコンテストのお手伝い / 来年カーネギーホールで独演会やります! :EP183三代目柳家東三楼のアメリカよもやま噺

Sakura Radio

Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2023 24:09


アメリカに落語を広めるために旅を続ける東三楼さんことZABUちゃんが、各地域で経験した面白エピソードを一人喋りします。 2023年5月5日放送:山形県寒河江市からやって来た陣屋六兵衛の柏倉城太郎 社長と共に、ラーメンコンテストに参加した東三楼さん。嵐の中の作業に疲労困憊でしたが、見事優勝しました。後半は、来年4月に開催決定したカーネギーホール独演会についてお話しします!

Sakura Radio
渡米後、最も多忙だった1週間を振り返る:EP181三代目柳家東三楼のアメリカよもやま噺

Sakura Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2023 23:35


渡米後、最も忙しい1週間を過ごしたザブ師匠。滞在先で乗車したバスでの珍道中や、愛弟子との再会、連日の打ち上げ。そして怒涛のツアー後に癒されたのは、通い慣れたスーパー銭湯でした。今週はニューヨークから、よもやま噺スタート!

Weekly Manga Recap
That's A Prime Number

Weekly Manga Recap

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2023 146:25


We finally get our Rakugo power system, Iroha gets Lasik, and Denji suckers us into an emotional brick wall.   3:59 - My Hero Academia 385 20:50 - Undead Unluck 155 31:04 - Chainsaw Man 127 43:19 - Kaiju No. 8 84 47:38 - Spy x Family 78.1 50:18 - Akane-banashi 58 62:35 - Blue Box 97 73:00 - Cipher Academy 20 85:01 - Kill Blue 1 103:06 - Tenmaku Cinema 2 118:33 - Mashle: Magic and Muscles 152 123:56 - The Elusive Samurai 106 130:50 - Black Clover 357 137:55 - Favorite Series and MVP

Sakura Radio
北カリフォルニア独演会、日本人同士の絆を感じました:EP180三代目柳家東三楼のアメリカよもやま噺

Sakura Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2023 24:40


アメリカに落語を広めるために旅を続ける東三楼さんことZABUちゃんが、各地域で経験した面白エピソードを一人喋りします。 2023年4月14日放送:北カリフォルニアで独演会三昧のザブ師匠。日々の公演でお尻が筋肉痛になりながらも、地域ならではの日本人同士の絆を感じたそうです。現地の魅力もたっぷりお伝えします!

Sakura Radio
裁判所での怖〜い経験:EP178三代目柳家東三楼のアメリカよもやま噺

Sakura Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2023 25:53


アメリカに落語を広めるために旅を続ける東三楼さんことZABUちゃんが、各地域で経験した面白エピソードを一人喋りします。 2023年3月31日放送:先週はハーバード大学で落語を披露し、大盛況だったというザブ師匠。ところが、ホテルの駐車場で愛車を擦ってしまい落ち込みながら帰路についたそうです。さらに先日スピード違反で切符を切られ、出向いた裁判所では恐〜い経験が待っていました。。今週はコネチカット州ニューヘイブンより、よもやま噺スタート!

Sakura Radio
順調が故に虚無感に襲われる:EP177三代目柳家東三楼のアメリカよもやま噺

Sakura Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2023 25:23


アメリカに落語を広めるために旅を続ける東三楼さんことZABUちゃんが、各地域で経験した面白エピソードを一人喋りします。 2023年3月24日放送:アメリカでの仕事が順調になりつつあるザブ師匠。新しいことに日々挑戦し充実しているはずが、ふとした瞬間に虚無感に襲われる今日この頃。モチベーションの保ち方や、確かな生活を求めて本日もよもやま噺スタート!

Sakura Radio
車出張で珍道中:EP176三代目柳家東三楼のアメリカよもやま噺

Sakura Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2023 26:40


アメリカに落語を広めるために旅を続ける東三楼さんことZABUちゃんが、各地域で経験した面白エピソードを一人喋りします。 2023年3月17日放送:車で出張に向かったザブ師匠。なかなかの珍道中でした。。後半は4月から始まる8公演のスケジュールを発表します!

History of Japan
Episode 477 - What a Twist!

History of Japan

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2023 36:40


This week, we're covering the art of rakugo--storytelling with a twist! How did rakugo emerge from the history of Buddhism, and what has enabled its enduring popularity where contemporary entertainments like kabuki have fallen by the wayside? Show notes here. 

Sakura Radio
アメリカ生活5年目 これまで色々あった:EP175三代目柳家東三楼のアメリカよもやま噺

Sakura Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2023 25:00


アメリカに落語を広めるために旅を続ける東三楼さんことZABUちゃんが、各地域で経験した面白エピソードを一人喋りします。 2023年3月10日放送:ほぼ無一文からアメリカ生活を始めて、もう少しで5年目。現在は多忙な生活で嬉しい悲鳴のザブ師匠。最近は朝活を再開して、すこぶる調子いいようです。本編では、ツアースケジュールを語りながら、よもやま噺炸裂です!

Sakura Radio
絶賛時差ボケ中!日本での怒涛の1ヶ月間を振り返ります:EP174三代目柳家東三楼のアメリカよもやま噺

Sakura Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2023 25:37


アメリカに落語を広めるために旅を続ける東三楼さんことZABUちゃんが、各地域で経験した面白エピソードを一人喋りします。 2023年3月3日放送:一時帰国からNYへ帰って来たザブ師匠。時差ボケの中、怒涛の1ヶ月を振り返ります。寒河江市での飲みニケーションや絶品のラーメンの話などなど。また、アメリカで小学校時代の同級生と再会した話など。

Sakura Radio
今週は落語を一席「つぼ算」:EP173三代目柳家東三楼のアメリカよもやま噺

Sakura Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2023 25:42


アメリカに落語を広めるために旅を続ける東三楼さんことZABUちゃんが、各地域で経験した面白エピソードを一人喋りします。 2023年2月24日放送:今週は落語を一席「つぼ算」をお届け!〜山形県寒河江市 公演より〜

Business & Beers Japan
Katsura Sunshine: Master Rakugo Storyteller

Business & Beers Japan

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2023 56:06


This episode I sit down with Katsura Sunshine, the only Western Rakugo Master Storyteller in the world and only the 2nd in the history of traditional Japanese Rakugo. He shares his fascinating journey from Canadian playwright and musical producer to Master Japanese Rakugo Storyteller.  We dive into the details of his three-year apprenticeship, the hardships and rewards. How he became an international Rakugo ambassador not only on Off-Broadway but around the world. Toward the end of the podcast we even get to hear a short traditional Rakugo story translated into English. Other topics we discuss: The genius story behind why his Master made him bleach his hair blondWhy he does not localize the traditional Rakugo stories when presenting in EnglishHow he got his first big break to internationalize RakugoThe differences between stand-up comedy and RakugoIndentured servitude for three years and menial jobs is part of the apprenticeshipThe real meaning and purpose behind the apprenticeshipHow he convinced his Master to take him as an apprenticeNew Yorkers reaction when seeing him in kimono in publicRakugo stories are very family friendly, but there is an "adult" version as wellKatsura Shinshine's Website: https://www.rakugo.lolMore Now and Zen episodes: https://www.nowandzen.jp/Dream Drive: https://www.dreamdrive.lifegugu Sleep Company: https://gugu.jp

Sakura Radio
沖縄でプロ野球キャンプ見学:EP172三代目柳家東三楼のアメリカよもやま噺

Sakura Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2023 25:40


アメリカに落語を広めるために旅を続ける東三楼さんことZABUちゃんが、各地域で経験した面白エピソードを一人喋りします。 2023年2月17日放送:先週に引き続き沖縄からお送りいたします。初の著書に向けて執筆を続けてきたザブ師匠。燃え尽き症候群になりつつも、現地で行われているヤクルトスワローズのキャンプを見学して来ました。

Sakura Radio
帰国中の日本から、NYで購入した車が恋しい…:EP170三代目柳家東三楼のアメリカよもやま噺

Sakura Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2023 26:19


アメリカに落語を広めるために旅を続ける東三楼さんことZABUちゃんが、各地域で経験した面白エピソードを一人喋りします。 2023年2月3日放送:今週は帰国中の日本からお届け。ニューヨークで購入した車が恋しくて、車の話が止まりません。そして後半は落語の表現について深く語ります!

Sakura Radio
落語はロックンロール / スターウォーズの話:EP168三代目柳家東三楼のアメリカよもやま噺

Sakura Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2023 24:45


アメリカに落語を広めるために旅を続ける東三楼さんことZABUちゃんが、各地域で経験した面白エピソードを一人喋りします。 2023年1月20日放送:真打襲名から10年を迎え、全米ツアーやNY公演を計画中。また、現在執筆中の著書の内容も少し紹介。落語はロックンロールのように転がり続けるものと話すザブ師匠。大好きなスターウォーズの話も!

No Cartridge Audio
No Wallscroll - Rakugo S2 FINALE

No Cartridge Audio

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2022 95:20


Trev and Piss close out their Rakugo coverage with the final episodes of season 2 of Rakugo, the show about Rakugo.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/no-cartridge-audio/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

No Cartridge Audio
No Wallscroll - Rakugo S2 E7-9

No Cartridge Audio

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2022 92:39


The penultimate installment of our Rakugo coverage arrives. Trev and Piss cover episodes 7-9 of season 2. Onward to the good vibes finale!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/no-cartridge-audio/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

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No Wallscroll - Rakugo S2 E4-E6

No Cartridge Audio

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2022 55:55


Rakugo is back! Anime is back! AND SO ARE THE NEW YORK KNICKS BABYSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/no-cartridge-audio/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

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No Wallscroll - Rakugo S2 E1-E3

No Cartridge Audio

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2022 77:44


RAKUGO IS BAKUGO! Degen has been put out to pasture and the core duo of Trev and Piss return to kick off our coverage of season two of Rakugo: the Anime About Rakugo: the Japanese Performance Art.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/no-cartridge-audio/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

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No Wallscroll - Rakugo FINALE

No Cartridge Audio

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2022 70:42


You know what they say- all good anime named Rakugo that are also about the performance art form Rakugo must come to an end. Witness that end (vicariously) here and now!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/no-cartridge-audio/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Weekly Manga Recap
Lo-Fi Rakugo to Study/Relax to

Weekly Manga Recap

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2022 136:10


Shanks makes a declaration, Delisaster reveals himself to be an absolute bro in Mashle, and Ginchiyo returns to Dororon! Remember her!? 3:53 - My Hero Academia 360 16:22 - Undead Unluck 120 23:15 - Chainsaw Man 100 36:41 - Kaiju No. 8 67 45:48 - Spy x Family 65 55:56 - Edens Zero 201 64:04 - Akane-banashi 23 69:45 - Aliens Area 8 78:19 - Blue Box 62 87:31 - Doron Dororon 32 97:44 - PPPPPP Guessing Game 101:40 - PPPPPP 42 108:36 - Mashle: Magic and Muscles 117 114:38 - The Elusive Samurai 72 120:41 - One Piece 1054 131:31 - Favorite Series and MVP

Weekly Manga Recap
Not a Sex Thing

Weekly Manga Recap

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2022 133:24


The Big Three are the only thing left to stand in Shigaraki's way, Akane is prepared to show off her Rakugo, and we catch up on what feels like a hundred chapters of Edens Zero! 4:16 - My Hero Academia 359 19:34 - Undead Unluck 119 27:14 - Edens Zero 196-200 53:50 - Akane-banashi 22 63:54 - Aliens Area 7 71:36 - Blue Box 61 83:42 - Doron Dororon 31 92:43 - PPPPPP Guessing Game 97:01 - PPPPPP 41 104:52 - Mashle: Magic and Muscles 116 110:42 - The Elusive Samurai 71 117:57 - Chainsaw Man 99 128:47 - Favorite Series and MVP

No Cartridge Audio
No Wallscroll - Rakugo 7-9

No Cartridge Audio

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2022 73:02


Trev and Piss are BACK with episodes 7 through 9 of Rakugo: The Anime: The Show About Rakugo.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/no-cartridge-audio/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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No Wallscroll - Rakugo 4-6

No Cartridge Audio

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2022 88:04


Trevor and Piss continue their coverage of Descending Stories: Showa Genroku Rakugo Shinju with episodes 4-6!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/no-cartridge-audio/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Volume One
E188: Let's Raku-GOOOOO! ('Akane-Banashi' Review)

Volume One

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2022 110:12


In this episode we review and discuss volume one of 'Akane-Banashi'... VIDEO LINK: https://youtu.be/NpV4rWsSPZw

No Cartridge Audio
No Wallscroll - Rakugo 1-3

No Cartridge Audio

Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2022 102:25


We're doing a SHOW again! Trev and Piss are here to discuss the first three episodes of SHOWA GENROKU RAKUGO SHINJU, a 2016 anime about rakugo, a comic Japanese solo theatre art. Those in the know are saying it's "like Kids on the Slope but for rakugo instead of jazz". High praise indeed! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/no-cartridge-audio/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy