Product Description
Ever wondered what they are laughing about in traditional Japanese comedy? Now you can find out with a DVD of rakugo or comic story telling, as this is in English! Rakugo dates back at least 400 years. The performer sits down or stands up surrounded by an audience, with whom he exchanges quips and interacts. The rakugo performer takes on several roles in a story, which often reflect 18th century Japanese culture and society. The monologue climaxes with a ochi (fall) or sage (lowering), whereby the wordplay is suddenly interrupted. This wonderful DVD features three episodes, all told in English, Time Noodles (Asakichi Katsura), The Prohibition (Ippei Hayashiya) and Bridal Training (Kimie Oshima)
