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English Rakugo Live Performance in Osaka
Traditional Japanese comedy performed in English
Date: Sunday, March 22, 2026
Time: 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM (120 minutes, including a short break)
Venue: Osaka Chuo Kaikan (First & Second Conference Rooms)
Admission: ¥1,000
Tickets: Available via e+ (eplus)
トミーの英語落語･不思議日本 雨乞い源兵衛、天神山、崇徳院、質屋蔵のチケット情報(2026/3/22(日)) - イープラス
Language: English
No Japanese required | English learners welcome

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### 🇬🇧 English

Join us for English Rakugo, a traditional Japanese storytelling comedy performed entirely in English.
Rakugo is a unique performance art in which one storyteller plays multiple characters, sitting on stage and using only a fan and a small towel. Through voice, facial expressions, and physical movement, a whole world is brought to life.
This performance is specially designed for:

  • International residents and travelers
  • People interested in Japanese culture
  • Japanese learners of English (intermediate level recommended)
  • First-time Rakugo audiences
  • Anyone who enjoys comedy and storytelling

🎭 What to expect

  • Live Rakugo performance in English
  • Easy-to-follow stories with expressive acting
  • Brief explanations of cultural background
  • Friendly and relaxed atmosphere
  • A short break included during the 2-hour program

✨ No Japanese language ability or prior knowledge of Rakugo is required.
Sit back, relax, and enjoy a truly Japanese cultural experience — all in English.
See the promotion on YouTube https://youtu.be/_mcaAZIdGs0

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### 🇯🇵 日本語

本イベントは、英語で行う落語公演です。
落語は、扇子と手ぬぐいだけを使い、
一人の噺家が複数の登場人物を演じ分ける日本の伝統話芸です。
本公演は外国人向けに構成されていますが、
英語学習中級程度の日本人の方にも楽しんでいただける内容となっています。
表情や動きが豊かで、英語がすべて分からなくても理解しやすい構成です。
🎟 開催概要

Related topics

Japanese
Japanese & English Language Exchange
Language & Culture
Storytelling
English Language Exchange

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