Let’s enjoy Japanese traditional comic storytelling, “Rakugo”.

At deep south of Osaka, southern area of Osaka downtown called Minami, you can enjoy worldwide unique traditional performing arts of Japan “Rakugo”.

You may have a different fresh look at Japanese common culture and the city and have a vivid experience.

Near Shinsekai, Tennoji, and Abeno, which are now the center of tourists’ attention, the hall is located in Sanno, Nishinari-ward where people live in Showa era（1925~1989） nostalgic atmosphere.

Rakugo instructor teaches you Rakugo techniques and how to perform short stories.
Party is held after the show.

The performance named Tennojimura-yose is held on a holiday in February, June, and October, every year（\500）.
Refer to HP of Tennojimura-yose for the details.

※Rakugo, a traditional one-person comic storytelling performance, is said to date back
to the late 17 century and is still a very popular entertainment. Most stories are taken from ordinary people’s lives,mingling fun and sorrow.
　On a zabuton cushion, a storyteller creates an imaginary drama with a creative way of speaking and a various use of facial expressions to portray all kinds of characters.
The only props used in Rakugo are a folding fan and a hand towel. They are used to represent many different objects such as chopsticks, pen, scissors, paper, wallet, and so on.