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Kaishi Katsura was born in
Hyogo. After graduated from college, he was accepted as an apprentice to the Rakugo Master, “Bunshi Katsura,” and became an award-winning professional rakugo performer. While appearing in Yose Theaters in Japan, Kaishi translated the traditional Rakugo into English. He also creates original English Rakugo. Since 1997, he has performed English Rakugo in more than 100 cities in 20 different countries, such as Australia, China, India, Brunei, Canada, England, Philippines, and the U.S. Kaishi is spreading the message of rakugo “Laugh & Peace” to the world.
Rakugo Master
Kaishi KATSURA
Rakugo is the perfect example. Unlike western style stand-up comedy, rakugo is performed on stage, sitting on a cushion with a small fan, the only prop. Rakugo literary means, falling words. Dropping the punch line at the end of the story to make the audience laugh. It is the art of words and gesture, to work on the audience's imagination. Kaishi realized rakugo is universal entertaining, beyond the boundary of Japanese culture. Kaishi believes that rakugo is not just a traditional art or entertainment but an excellent method to introduce Japanese history and culture to people overseas. People can enjoy rakugo and learn about Japan at the same time.
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