Rakugo performer Katsura Beicho III speaks during the Asahi Shimbun interview circa June 1973 in Tokyo, Japan.
Rakugo performer Tatekawa Danshi makes a street speech as the Upper House election campaign continues circa June 1971 in Kodama, Saitama, Japan.
Rakugo performer Katsura Beicho III poses during the Asahi Shimbun interview circa June 1971 in Amagasaki, Hyogo, Japan.
Rakugo performer Tatekawa Danshi makes a street speech as the Upper House election campaign continues circa June 1971 in Japan.
Rakugo performer Katsura Konan speaks during the Asahi Shimbun interview on June 12, 1969 in Tokyo, Japan.
Rakugo performer Katsura Konan speaks during the Asahi Shimbun interview on June 12, 1969 in Tokyo, Japan.
Rakugo performer Katsura Konan speaks during the Asahi Shimbun interview on June 12, 1969 in Tokyo, Japan.
Rakugo performer Sanyutei Ensho VI poses during the Asahi Shimbun interview circa November 1968 in Tokyo, Japan.
Rakugo performer Sanyutei Enraku V speaks during the Asahi Shimbun interview on September 26, 1966 in Tokyo, Japan.
Rakugo performers Shumputei Ryucho, Tatekawa Danshi and Sanshotei Shoza are seen at Keneiji Temple circa 1964 in Tokyo, Japan.
Rakugo performers Shumputei Ryucho, Tatekawa Danshi and Sanshotei Shoza are seen at Keneiji Temple circa 1964 in Tokyo, Japan.
Rakugo performers Shumputei Ryucho, Tatekawa Danshi and Sanshotei Shoza are seen at Keneiji Temple circa 1964 in Tokyo, Japan.
Rakugo performer Katsura Bunraku jumps during the Asahi Shimbun interview at Suzumoto Engeijo Theater circa January 1963 in Tokyo, Japan.
Rakugo performer Kingoro Yanagiya speaks during the Asahi Shimbun interview on March 7, 1962 in Japan.
Rakugo performer Katsura Harudanji II and his wife are seen at NHK Osaka Radio Studio circa October 1951 in Osaka, Japan.
Rakugo storyteller Yanagiya Sansho, a native of Toyama, performs rakugo in the central Japan city on April 5, 2025. He told of the life of late...
Rakugo storyteller Yanagiya Sansho, a native of Toyama, performs rakugo in the central Japan city on April 5, 2025. He told of the life of late...
Comedians Kenichi Enomoto, Roppa Furukawa and rakugo performer Yanagiya Kingoro talk as they form the Comedians Association on January 20, 1954 in...
Rakugo performer Kokontei Shinsho V is seen during the Asahi Shimbun interview on January 15, 1965 in Tokyo, Japan.
Totaro Kojiya wins the national amateur rakugo storytelling championship in the Osaka Prefecture city of Ikeda, western Japan, on Dec. 12, 2021.
Totaro Kojiya wins the national amateur rakugo storytelling championship in the Osaka Prefecture city of Ikeda, western Japan, on Dec. 12, 2021.
Torchbearer Japanese "Rakugo" comedian Hayashiya Sanpei II transfers the Olympic flame to the next torchbearer during the lighting ceremony at...
Rakugo storyteller Katsura Bunshi runs in the Tokyo Olympic torch relay at the Expo '70 Commemorative Park in Suita, Osaka Prefecture, on April 13 in...
Yotte Keshi places third at the national amateur rakugo storytelling championship in Ikeda in Osaka Prefecture, western Japan, on Dec. 13, 2020.
Kandaitei Mamezo wins the national amateur rakugo storytelling championship in Ikeda in Osaka Prefecture, western Japan, on Dec. 13, 2020.
Kusunokitei Yuto places second at the national amateur rakugo storytelling championship in Ikeda in Osaka Prefecture, western Japan, on Dec. 13, 2020.
Kandaitei Mamezo wins the national amateur rakugo storytelling championship in Ikeda in Osaka Prefecture, western Japan, on Dec. 13, 2020.
Rakugo performer Hayashiya Konpei is seen in front of the Asakusa Engei Hall on July 22, 1971 in Tokyo, Japan.
Rakugo performer Danshi Tatekawa celebrates winning a seat at the Upper House election on June 29, 1971 in Tokyo, Japan.
File photo taken June 1 shows the Asakusa Engei Hall in Tokyo for rakugo comic storytelling, manzai, magic and other entertainment shows. The hall...
"Rakugo" storyteller Toryutei Fukuzo takes part in an online event in Nagoya, central Japan, on May 16 amid the coronavirus pandemic.日本
"Rakugo" storyteller Toryutei Fukuzo takes part in an online event in Nagoya, central Japan, on May 16 amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Empress Nagako listens to rakugo performance with Emperor Hirohito during the meeting celebrating her 70th birthday at the Imperial Palace on March...
Photo taken April 23 shows Tenmatenjin Hanjotei, a theater for rakugo Japanese storytelling in Osaka. The theater has been temporarily closed amid...
Photo taken April 16 shows the Asakusa Engei Hall where rakugo comic storytelling, manzai, magic and other entertainment shows are held in Tokyo's...
Katsura Sunshine, a rakugo comic storyteller from Canada, speaks at the Foreign Correspondents' Club of Japan in Tokyo on Aug. 22, 2019. Sunshine,...
Katsura Sunshine, a rakugo comic storyteller from Canada, speaks at the Foreign Correspondents' Club of Japan in Tokyo on Aug. 22, 2019. Sunshine,...
Katsura Sunshine, a rakugo comic storyteller from Canada, speaks at the Foreign Correspondents' Club of Japan in Tokyo on Aug. 22, 2019. Sunshine,...
Katsura Sunshine, a rakugo comic storyteller from Canada, speaks at the Foreign Correspondents' Club of Japan in Tokyo on Aug. 22, 2019. Sunshine,...
File photo taken May 8 shows Tokyo's National Engei Hall, one of the principal theaters for Japan's traditional Rakugo comedy form. ==Kyodo
