Rakugo in English
May 16th - Friday 2008
Information
Rakugo is a traditional Japanese folk entertainment where a single performer tells a story with a humorous ending while sitting on a cushion called a zabuton. The stories consist of conversations with a single performer playing several characters and using hands, upper body and facial expressions to illustrate the action. Rakugo stories reflect Japanese culture and society of the 18th century.
We have three lady Rakugo performers
Ms. Kazumi Kobayashi
Ms.Yoko Hongo
Ms.Ayumi Tokoro
You will certainly find Rakugo in English hilarious. Laughter is good for the mind and the health. Letfs enjoy together the traditional Japanese art of comic story telling!
Information
Date: May 16th ' 08 ( Friday )
Time: 10:30-12:30 (Reception 9:45-)
Place: Yokohama Kaiko Kinen Kaikan (Yokohama Port Opening Memorial Hall)
Room 1 (Phone: 045-201-0708)
Fee: Member \500 (Non-member \1200)
Number limit: 70 persons (First come, first serve basis. Members have priority)
Reservation: From February 29 to April 30.
Payment can be made on the bus trip on February 29 (Fri) and at the April Meeting at the concert hall.
Contact: Ms. Debee Lane & Ms. Emiko Maeda
Cancellation: Cancellation must be made by April 30 for full refund.
Please bring your own cup for refreshment.
We have been enjoying our monthly meetings in many public facilities around Yokohama. It may be useful to check the rules of the facilities as wefre successfully expanding. Letfs enjoy our activities with a lot more friends!
May Meeting gRakugo in Englishh will be at:
Yokohama@Port Opening Memorial Hall at Kannai
1. The building is registered as one of the important cultural properties in Japan.
Users should use the room and other spaces with care.
2. It is very old and has no soundproofing. Users should not make a very loud noise in the room as well as in the hallways.
3. Taking light meals and drinks without alcohol is allowed in the meeting room but not in the hallways.
4. Users should take their litter away with them.
5. Users can smoke only in a smoking lounge on the first floor.
6. There are vending machines for beverages on the 1st and the 2nd floor.
7. There is no parking space of the building.
Minami Circle
