This is a podcast program that broadcasts
the traditional Japanese art of Rakugo to the world.This is an introductory
program that can be enjoyed even by people who know nothing about Rakugo
This is a podcast program that broadcasts
the traditional Japanese art of Rakugo to the world.This is an introductory
program that can be enjoyed even by people who know nothing about Rakugo.The
speakers are actual Rakugo storytellers, Kokontei Yusuke and Sanyutei Kouseinen.
Yusuke was born in Kanagawa Prefecture in
1994. After graduating from high school, she studied abroad in New York and San
Francisco in the United States for two years, mastering English. This exposure
to different cultures deepened her interest in her own country's traditional
culture, and after returning to Japan, she embarked on a career as a
professional Rakugo performer. While the world of Rakugo is dominated by men,
she is one of the few female Rakugo performers, active in vaudeville and other
venues. In addition to entertaining and fun "humorous stories," she
has also attracted attention for her work on Japanese horror stories such as
"ghost stories." She also works hard every day to spread the appeal
of Rakugo both at home and abroad, including by hosting English Rakugo
performances.
HP https://kokontei-y.com/
X https://x.com/yuusuke_rakugo
Kouseinen was born in Uppsala, Sweden in 1985. As a child, he became interested in Japanese
culture after watching anime such as ”Dragon Ball” and ”Sailor Moon”. He came to Japan as
an exchange student while studying at Stockholm University, where he discovered Rakugo.
After graduating from his university in Sweden, his love for Japan was so strong that he
returned. He became an official apprentice to famous rakugo master Sanyutei Kouraku in
2016, and is currently active in the world of Edo (Tokyo) Rakugo as the first professional
Rakugo performer from Europe. He performs rakugo all over Japan in Japanese and English
as well as touring Europe performing in English and Swedish.
HP https://kouseinen.com
X https://x.com/SanyutKouseinen
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sanyuutei_kouseinen/
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/sanyuutei.kouseinen
Youtube English Page
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOBN4PwsmETDLSFY6qYdNSA
Youtube Japanese Page https://www.youtube.com/@sanyuteikouseinen
Tik tok https://www.tiktok.com/@sanyutei_kouseinen