On Friday, October 7th, the first Bilingual Variety Show - Rakugo, Tsugaru Shamisen, and Nankin Tamasudare - will be held at Fukutoku Garden Suigian.


Rakugo is a traditional Japanese storytelling art that has been passed down for 400 years since the Edo period and is still loved by many people today.
Until recently, rakugo was thought to be something that could only be performed in Japanese and could not be understood without knowledge of Japanese culture and life in the Edo period.
However, as interest in Japanese culture grows around the world, manga based on rakugo have been translated into various languages, and there are now many voices expressing their desire to watch rakugo.
We at Suigian and the English Rakugo Association hope to break down language barriers and allow more people around the world to experience traditional performing arts such as rakugo.
This time, you will be able to enjoy a "bilingual vaudeville show" in both Japanese and English, consisting of Rakugo and Iromono (Tsugaru Shamisen and Nankin Tamasudare).
Don't miss this opportunity to experience innovative cultural entertainment that can be enjoyed by both foreigners and Japanese people.



Viewing and dining plan
[Part 1] Gozen set meal 16,500 yen
[Part 2] Viewing set: 2 drinks and a small dish: 16,500 yen
*Consumption tax and Services charge included.

[Part 1] Doors open 18:00 / Performance begins 18:30 / Closing 20:30
[Part 2] Doors open at 9:00 PM / Performance begins at 9:30 PM / Closing at 11:30 PM Please make a reservation for the show you wish to attend.
Please be sure to arrive by the showtime.
You may not be able to enter the venue after the show starts.

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Program
[Part 1: 18:00-20:30]
Performance [18:30-19:00]
Rakugo: Rokumei-ya Kouraku | Tsugaru Shamisen: Koyama Mitsuyama
Chatting and dining [19:00-19:20]
Performance [19:20-19:50]
Rakugo: Rokumei-ya Kouraku | Nankin Tamasudare: Rokumei-ya Ichirin
Chatting [19:50-20:30]

[Part 2: 21:00-23:30]
Performance [21:30-22:00]
Rakugo: Rokumei-ya Kouraku | Tsugaru Shamisen: Koyama Mitsuyama
Break [22:00-22:20]
Performance [22:20-22:50]
Rakugo: Rokumei-ya Kouraku | Nankin Tamasudare: Rokumei-ya Ichirin
Chatting [22:50-23:30]

*[Part 1] and [Part 2] are the same performance with a complete rotation system.
*Food will be served as soon as you are seated. Please enjoy it along with the performance.