A homepage for the event which will be taken place in Boulder, CO, Oakland and LA, CA. Come enjoy the Japanese comedy show! (Also, resources on rakugo.) ...

The human experience is fodder for rakugo. Kennedy Theatre photo Rakugo: universal laughter By Tim Ryan Star-Bulletin Rakugo is Japan's humorous approach to fundamental human experiences. Employing only a folding fan and hand towel, the rakugo artist sits on a cushion in the middle of a stage and tries to capture the audience's imagination with pantomimes, facial expressions, and funny stories.