RAKUGO NIPPON!: MIYAZAKI - Discover the Shochu and Cuisines of Miyazaki

15 Minutes – Season 2

Do you know "Rakugo"? It's a traditional Japanese entertainment of comical storytelling that covers everything from people's everyday lives, customs, food to unique sceneries. On "RAKUGO NIPPON!," we follow the travels of Rakugo performers in Japan and discover how inspirations are transformed into original English Rakugo. On this episode, we'll travel to Miyazaki Prefecture which boasts the largest shipment volume of "shochu," one of Japan's prominent alcoholic beverages. Just what kind of original Rakugo will this journey usher? Sit back and enjoy!