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Interview with Katsura Sunshine: Bringing Traditional Japanese Rakugo Storytelling to the World Stage

By Katsura Sunshine
April 28, 2023
Rakugo, the 400-year-old traditional Japanese art of storytelling, has been traditionally performed by Japanese. However, this art form has transcended borders in recent years with the emergence of non-Japanese rakugokas (rakugo performers). In this interview, Katsura Sunshine, the second Western rakugoka in Japan’s history, tells us about his journey in the Rakugo world.
(Movie) Interview with Katsura Sunshine: Bringing Traditional Japanese Rakugo Storytelling to the World Stage

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