"Laugh, Learn, Love Japan!" 🎙️ Perfect Podcast Channel for Japan Lovers ✨Explore the Japanese language and culture 🤝 With Rakugo Master @katsurasunshin & Influencer @lets_ask_shogo 📬 We welcome your comments & DMs! 👉 Follow for updates & insights! 🗣️#howtostudyjapanese #livinginjapan #japaneseculture #deepjapan #hiddenjapan
OMG Japan!
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"Laugh, Learn, Love Japan!" 🎙️ Perfect Podcast Channel for Japan Lovers ✨Explore the Japanese language and culture 🤝 With Rakugo Master @katsurasunshin & Influencer @lets_ask_shogo 📬 We welcome your comments & DMs! 👉 Follow for updates & insights! 🗣️#howtostudyjapanese #livinginjapan #japaneseculture #deepjapan #hiddenjapan
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April 3, 2025
A Real English Rakugo Performance in Asakusa, Tokyo | OMG Japan#18
<p>🎫Get Your Tickets to Sunshine's "Rakugo Shows" on Broadway and Asakusa Tokyo: <a href="https://www.rakugo.lol" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://www.rakugo.lol</a>⛩️Where is Asakusa, Tokyo: <a href="https://maps.app.goo.gl/sGbXgHyo6ZWr84s17" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://maps.app.goo.gl/sGbXgHyo6ZWr84s17</a>🎭Where is Mokubatei: <a href="https://maps.app.goo.gl/3isJpVrxnJcc8Btt5" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://maps.app.goo.gl/3isJpVrxnJcc8Btt5</a>🎥Mayo Japan: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@mayojapan/videos" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://www.youtube.com/@mayojapan/videos</a>In this podcast, Rakugo master Katsura Sunshine and Let’s ask Shogo delve into the theme of "Enjoying Japan More," revealing the secrets of Japanese culture and the behind-the-scenes of our activities, all while aiming to connect more closely with you! The two of us are involved in various Japan-related projects on a global scale, so please take a look at the description for more information. We’re looking forward to your comments, too!What's RAKUGO??:🪭2 Examples of Rakugo Stories Performed by Katsura Sunshine: <a href="https://youtu.be/HytyY8GbL68" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://youtu.be/HytyY8GbL68</a>💻A Video of Let’s ask Shogo Explaining What Rakugo is All About: <a href="https://youtu.be/f3_cakXNHkM" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://youtu.be/f3_cakXNHkM</a>🪭Who is Katsura Sunshine?A rakugo performer from Toronto, Canada. In 1999, he came to Japan to study traditional Japanese performing arts. After falling in love with the world of Rakugo at first sight, he decided to pursue it. After becoming a disciple of Katsura Sanshi (now known as Bunshi) in September 2008, he took on the name “Sunshine” in 2009. He became the first foreign Rakugo performer in 100 years, within the 400-year-long history of Rakugo.💻Website: <a href="https://www.rakugo.lol/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://www.rakugo.lol/</a>🎥YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/KatsuraSunshine" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://www.youtube.com/user/KatsuraSunshine</a>📱Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/katsurasunshine/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://www.instagram.com/katsurasunshine/</a>📱Tiktok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@katsurasunshine" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://www.tiktok.com/@katsurasunshine</a>⚔️Who is Let’s ask Shogo?A Kyoto born, Hiroshima raised Japanese influencer, who also spent 6 years in Michigan, USA from 5 to 11. Since 2017, he has been working in Kyoto, teaching traditional culture to foreign tourists. After the COVID-19 pandemic, he started sharing Japanese culture/history on YouTube. He is now also dedicated to promoting “Kobudo Asayama Ichiden Ryu” with the 22nd headmaster Seki Nobuhidé Sensei, teaching over 100 online students nationwide.🎥YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@LetsaskShogo" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://www.youtube.com/@LetsaskShogo</a>📱Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/lets_ask_shogo" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://www.instagram.com/lets_ask_shogo</a>🗡️Where to Meet Shogo: <a href="https://www.airbnb.com/experiences/4577764?locale=en" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://www.airbnb.com/experiences/4577764?locale=en</a>👘The Best Website to Find Authentic Japanese Traditional Culture Activities While You're in Japan: <a href="https://wabunka-lux.jp/?ref=shogo" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://wabunka-lux.jp/?ref=shogo</a>#omgjapan #katsurasunshine #letsaskshogo #podcast #japanese #culture #history</p>
March 27, 2025
A Walk Through Asakusa, Tokyo with Sunshine and Shogo | OMG Japan #17
<p>🎫Get Your Tickets to Sunshine's "Rakugo Shows" on Broadway and Asakusa Tokyo: <a href="https://www.rakugo.lol" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://www.rakugo.lol</a>⛩️Where is Asakusa, Tokyo: <a href="https://maps.app.goo.gl/sGbXgHyo6ZWr84s17" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://maps.app.goo.gl/sGbXgHyo6ZWr84s17</a>🎭Where is Mokubatei: <a href="https://maps.app.goo.gl/3isJpVrxnJcc8Btt5" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://maps.app.goo.gl/3isJpVrxnJcc8Btt5</a>👞Shogo Explaining More about Japanese Traditional Shoes: <a href="https://youtu.be/nkp-WCLIQAc?si=XZu4uoRbjntwJJT2" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://youtu.be/nkp-WCLIQAc?si=XZu4uoRbjntwJJT2</a>In this podcast, Rakugo master Katsura Sunshine and Let’s ask Shogo delve into the theme of "Enjoying Japan More," revealing the secrets of Japanese culture and the behind-the-scenes of our activities, all while aiming to connect more closely with you! The two of us are involved in various Japan-related projects on a global scale, so please take a look at the description for more information. We’re looking forward to your comments, too!What's RAKUGO??:🪭2 Examples of Rakugo Stories Performed by Katsura Sunshine: <a href="https://youtu.be/HytyY8GbL68" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://youtu.be/HytyY8GbL68</a>💻A Video of Let’s ask Shogo Explaining What Rakugo is All About: <a href="https://youtu.be/f3_cakXNHkM" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://youtu.be/f3_cakXNHkM</a>🪭Who is Katsura Sunshine?A rakugo performer from Toronto, Canada. In 1999, he came to Japan to study traditional Japanese performing arts. After falling in love with the world of Rakugo at first sight, he decided to pursue it. After becoming a disciple of Katsura Sanshi (now known as Bunshi) in September 2008, he took on the name “Sunshine” in 2009. He became the first foreign Rakugo performer in 100 years, within the 400-year-long history of Rakugo.💻Website: <a href="https://www.rakugo.lol/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://www.rakugo.lol/</a>🎥YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/KatsuraSunshine" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://www.youtube.com/user/KatsuraSunshine</a>📱Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/katsurasunshine/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://www.instagram.com/katsurasunshine/</a>📱Tiktok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@katsurasunshine" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://www.tiktok.com/@katsurasunshine</a>⚔️Who is Let’s ask Shogo?A Kyoto born, Hiroshima raised Japanese influencer, who also spent 6 years in Michigan, USA from 5 to 11. Since 2017, he has been working in Kyoto, teaching traditional culture to foreign tourists. After the COVID-19 pandemic, he started sharing Japanese culture/history on YouTube. He is now also dedicated to promoting “Kobudo Asayama Ichiden Ryu” with the 22nd headmaster Seki Nobuhidé Sensei, teaching over 100 online students nationwide.🎥YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@LetsaskShogo" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://www.youtube.com/@LetsaskShogo</a>📱Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/lets_ask_shogo" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://www.instagram.com/lets_ask_shogo</a>🗡️Where to Meet Shogo: <a href="https://www.airbnb.com/experiences/4577764?locale=en" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://www.airbnb.com/experiences/4577764?locale=en</a>👘The Best Website to Find Authentic Japanese Traditional Culture Activities While You're in Japan: <a href="https://wabunka-lux.jp/?ref=shogo" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://wabunka-lux.jp/?ref=shogo</a>#omgjapan #katsurasunshine #letsaskshogo #podcast #japanese #culture #history</p>
March 20, 2025
Secret Backstage of a Traditional Theatre in Asakusa, Tokyo | OMG Japan #16
<p>🎫Get Your Tickets to Sunshine's "Rakugo Shows" on Broadway and Asakusa Tokyo: <a href="https://www.rakugo.lol" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://www.rakugo.lol</a>⛩️Where is Asakusa, Tokyo: <a href="https://maps.app.goo.gl/sGbXgHyo6ZWr84s17" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://maps.app.goo.gl/sGbXgHyo6ZWr84s17</a>🎭Where is Mokubatei: <a href="https://maps.app.goo.gl/3isJpVrxnJcc8Btt5" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://maps.app.goo.gl/3isJpVrxnJcc8Btt5</a>🎙️”Sanpachi” Mic: <a href="https://www.soundhouse.co.jp/products/detail/item/71150/?srsltid=AfmBOooLuQ3OSX9_tCLLIeoHP3CNnfsNkJ6IkmzbMztmqQWL0sR3QEwp" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://www.soundhouse.co.jp/products/detail/item/71150/?srsltid=AfmBOooLuQ3OSX9_tCLLIeoHP3CNnfsNkJ6IkmzbMztmqQWL0sR3QEwp</a>⛩️What is Sensōji: <a href="https://www.senso-ji.jp/english/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://www.senso-ji.jp/english/</a>🪭Sunshine explaining more about Edo and Osaka Rakugo: <a href="https://youtu.be/0QemsXOPHKs?si=Oz9xCXdv5cjSS5Hp" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://youtu.be/0QemsXOPHKs?si=Oz9xCXdv5cjSS5Hp</a>In this podcast, Rakugo master Katsura Sunshine and Let’s ask Shogo delve into the theme of "Enjoying Japan More," revealing the secrets of Japanese culture and the behind-the-scenes of our activities, all while aiming to connect more closely with you! The two of us are involved in various Japan-related projects on a global scale, so please take a look at the description for more information. We’re looking forward to your comments, too!What's RAKUGO??:🪭2 Examples of Rakugo Stories Performed by Katsura Sunshine: <a href="https://youtu.be/HytyY8GbL68" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://youtu.be/HytyY8GbL68</a>💻A Video of Let’s ask Shogo Explaining What Rakugo is All About: <a href="https://youtu.be/f3_cakXNHkM" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://youtu.be/f3_cakXNHkM</a>🪭Who is Katsura Sunshine?A rakugo performer from Toronto, Canada. In 1999, he came to Japan to study traditional Japanese performing arts. After falling in love with the world of Rakugo at first sight, he decided to pursue it. After becoming a disciple of Katsura Sanshi (now known as Bunshi) in September 2008, he took on the name “Sunshine” in 2009. He became the first foreign Rakugo performer in 100 years, within the 400-year-long history of Rakugo.💻Website: <a href="https://www.rakugo.lol/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://www.rakugo.lol/</a>🎥YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/KatsuraSunshine" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://www.youtube.com/user/KatsuraSunshine</a>📱Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/katsurasunshine/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://www.instagram.com/katsurasunshine/</a>📱Tiktok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@katsurasunshine" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://www.tiktok.com/@katsurasunshine</a>⚔️Who is Let’s ask Shogo?A Kyoto born, Hiroshima raised Japanese influencer, who also spent 6 years in Michigan, USA from 5 to 11. Since 2017, he has been working in Kyoto, teaching traditional culture to foreign tourists. After the COVID-19 pandemic, he started sharing Japanese culture/history on YouTube. He is now also dedicated to promoting “Kobudo Asayama Ichiden Ryu” with the 22nd headmaster Seki Nobuhidé Sensei, teaching over 100 online students nationwide.🎥YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@LetsaskShogo" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://www.youtube.com/@LetsaskShogo</a>📱Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/lets_ask_shogo" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://www.instagram.com/lets_ask_shogo</a>🗡️Where to Meet Shogo: <a href="https://www.airbnb.com/experiences/4577764?locale=en" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://www.airbnb.com/experiences/4577764?locale=en</a>👘The Best Website to Find Authentic Japanese Traditional Culture Activities While You're in Japan: <a href="https://wabunka-lux.jp/?ref=shogo" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://wabunka-lux.jp/?ref=shogo</a>#omgjapan #katsurasunshine #letsaskshogo #podcast #japanese #culture #history</p>
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