Rakugo

Rakugo is a Japanese form of comedic storytelling in which the performer sits down the entire time, plays multiple characters and uses limited props, transforming these props into multiple objects.

INTRODUCTORY RESROUCES

1. Wikipedia page on Rakugo

2. Nippon.com - Good introductory information.

3. https://www.newworldencyclopedia.org/entry/Rakugo

4. Article from Rikumo Journal: Falling Leaves: The Verbal Arts of Rakugo

5. Otaku Magazine Article: A Beginner’s Guide to Rakugo and Showa Genroku Rakugo Shinjū

6. Traditional Kyoto Website: Quick look at Rakugo with a video embedded

VIDEOS - there are many videos, just go to YouTube and search "Rakugo Performance" or "Rakugo"

1. Rakugo performance by Kimie Oshima

2. Performance by Katsura Sunshine

3. Explaining Rakugo by Katsura Sunshine

   1. SHINOSUKE RAKUGO in Osaka 2020 - English subtitles

PRACTICAL EXPLORATION HELP - if you want a tutorial, ask Ms. G. to help you find someone to give you a lesson.