Episodes

  • #5 "Kamiire"～The Art of Japanese Storytelling: The Paper Wallet of a Secret Affair～

    #5 "Kamiire"～The Art of Japanese Storytelling: The Paper Wallet of a Secret Affair～
    Oct 27 2025
    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. The fifth and final episode is a story called "The Paper Wallet."A man was having an affair with the wife of his patron. One day, the patron returned home during their tryst, and the man fled in a panic. However, he left his "paper wallet" (a wallet) behind at the scene, which was definitive proof of the affair. Later, when the man nervously visited the patron, he found the patron knew everything. It's an awkward and frightening story. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    23 mins
  • #4 "Vendetta at the Inn"～The Art of Japanese Storytelling: The Noisy Neighbor and the Samurai's Scheme～

    #4 "Vendetta at the Inn"～The Art of Japanese Storytelling: The Noisy Neighbor and the Samurai's Scheme～
    Oct 5 2025
    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. You'll also get to know our hosts, Kokontei Yusuke and Sanyutei Kouseinen, as they share their fascinating personal stories about how they became professional Rakugo storytellers. For our fourth episode, we'll be telling a story called 'Vendetta at the Inn' . "A samurai staying at an inn is unable to sleep due to the loud guests in the adjoining room. He concocts a scheme: after eavesdropping on them, he stages a dramatic revenge scene, claiming one of the men is his father's murderer. Frightened into silence, the guests allow the samurai to sleep peacefully until morning. The next day, he reveals the entire vendetta was just an elaborate ruse to get a quiet night's sleep, making for a humorous story." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    40 mins
  • #3 "Okiku's Plate"～The Art of Japanese Storytelling: Popular Japanese horror～

    #3 "Okiku's Plate"～The Art of Japanese Storytelling: Popular Japanese horror～
    Sep 5 2025
    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. You'll also get to know our hosts, Kokontei Yusuke and Sanyutei Kouseinen, as they share their fascinating personal stories about how they became professional Rakugo storytellers. This humorous story is a parody of the famous ghost story "Banchō Sarayashiki."Every night, a ghost named Okiku appears from a well and sadly counts the plates, saying "One, two..." Young people visit the mansion to test their courage. Just as rumor has it, Okiku appears and begins counting the plates, and just when you think she'll stop at nine, she continues counting, then ten, then eleven. Curious, they ask her why, and what does Okiku say? This is a fun story that turns fear into laughter with the ghost's unexpected humanity. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    23 mins
  • #2 "Locked In"(Simekomi) ～The Art of Japanese Storytelling: Funny stories about thieves～

    #2 "Locked In"(Simekomi) ～The Art of Japanese Storytelling: Funny stories about thieves～
    Aug 22 2025
    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. You'll also get to know our hosts, Kokontei Yusuke and Sanyutei Kouseinen, as they share their fascinating personal stories about how they became professional Rakugo storytellers. This will be the second time we are performing "Shimekomi." "Shimekomi" is a humorous story full of humanity, set in the tenement houses where common people lived in the Edo period. The fun of this story lies in the setting itself, a tenement house in the Edo period. The walls of tenement houses at that time were incomparably thin compared to modern apartments, and the conversations and daily sounds of neighbors could be heard clearly. It was a close-knit community with almost no privacy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    32 mins
  • #1 "Tenshiki" ～The Art of Japanese Storytelling: A Beginner's Guide to Rakugo～

    #1 "Tenshiki" ～The Art of Japanese Storytelling: A Beginner's Guide to Rakugo～
    Aug 12 2025
    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. In our very first episode, we'll dive into the fundamental question: What is Rakugo? We'll explore this unique Japanese cultural art form with clear explanations and relatable examples. You'll also get to know our hosts, Kokontei Yusuke and Sanyutei Kouseinen, as they share their fascinating personal stories about how they became professional Rakugo storytellers. For our debut performance, we present "Tenshiki." This classic story is a fan favorite, known for its universally funny punchline that can bring a smile to anyone's face, anywhere in the world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    31 mins
  • The podcast is starting! ～RAKUGO PODCAST SHOW～

    The podcast is starting! ～RAKUGO PODCAST SHOW～
    Aug 12 2025
    This is a new podcast channel from TBS Radio, a leading Japanese broadcaster, aimed at an international audience. The series will feature five episodes dedicated to Rakugo, one of Japan's most representative cultural art forms. We will brilliantly express the subtle nuances that AI translation often fails to capture. Please look forward to it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  • A thrilling time

    A thrilling time
    Jul 31 2025
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  • A thrilling time

    A thrilling time
    Jul 31 2025
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