Traditional form of Japanese verbal entertainment
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The Krewe is kicking off a 2-part series on Japanese soccer! In Part 1, journalist Dan Orlowitz joins the Krewe to break down Japan's domestic soccer scene — the J.League. From league structure and top teams to standout players making waves right now, this episode is your perfect deep dive into the beautiful game, Japan-style. Whether you're new to Japanese soccer or a longtime fan, you'll come away with fresh insights and maybe even a new favorite club! Don't miss Part 2, where we go global with Japan's national teams and international impact!------ 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 Sports-Related Episodes ------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)Talking Sumo ft. Andrew Freud (S1E8)------ About Langston Hill ------Dan's Socials & Writings------ JSNO Upcoming Events ------JSNO Event CalendarJoin JSNO Today!
Ever wondered what it's like to study Japanese in Japan? This week, the Krewe sits down with Langston Hill — administrator at a Tokyo-based language school and Japanese language content creator — to dive into opportunities to learn in Japan via dedicated Japanese language schools. We explore the benefits of language schools, how they compare to traditional academic settings, and Langston's journey as a creator (plus his own textbook series!). Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned learner, this episode is packed with insight, inspiration, and a few laughs along the way.------ 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 Language Learning Episodes ------Japanese Self-Study Strategies ft. Walden Perry (S5E4)Learn the Kansai Dialect ft. Tyson of Nihongo Hongo (S4E14)Heisig Method ft. Dr. James Heisig (S4E5)Prepping for the JLPT ft. Loretta of KemushiCan (S3E16)Language Through Video Games ft. Matt of Game Gengo (S3E4)Pitch Accent (Part 2) ft. Dogen (S2E15)Pitch Accent (Part 1) ft. Dogen (S2E14)Language through Literature ft. Daniel Morales (S2E8)Immersion Learning ft. MattvsJapan (S1E10)Japanese Language Journeys ft. Saeko-Sensei (S1E4)------ About Langston Hill ------Langston aka @TheJapaneseGuy101 on IGThe Japanese Language Manual (2 Book Series - Kindle)The Japanese Language Manual Vol 1 (Paperback)------ JSNO Upcoming Events ------JSNO Event CalendarJoin JSNO Today!
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!
Today we are joined by Sunshine, a Rakugo storyteller who dives into the world of Rakugo and what it's like being one of the only foreigners to take on this role. We talk about the tradition of Rakugo storytelling, the apprentice-master dynamic, and the overall apprenticeship experience in the journey to becoming a Rakugo storyteller.Follow Sunshine:https://www.rakugo.lolhttps://www.instagram.com/katsurasunshinehttps://www.youtube.com/user/KatsuraSunshinehttps://www.facebook.com/KatsuraSunshinehttps://www.sunshinedenimkimono.comFollow us on our social media:https://www.youtube.com/@unpackingjapanhttps://www.youtube.com/@unpackingjapanshortshttps://www.instagram.com/unpacking_japanhttps://www.tiktok.com/@unpackingjapanhttps://www.x.com/unpacking_japanhttps://www.facebook.com/unpackingjapanSubscribe for more in-depth discussions about life in Japan! Interested in working at a global e-commerce company in Osaka? Our parent company ZenGroup is hiring! To learn more, check out https://careers.zen.group/en/
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!
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!
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。
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!
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
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/
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!!
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
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!
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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！
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。
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!
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。
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！
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。
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！
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！
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！
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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！
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！
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！
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！
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.
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！
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。
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〜
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
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。
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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