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.

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.

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