Basic and Intellectual Rakugo [Japanese]

By Dankei Tatekawa

Rakugo, a 400-year-old Japanese tradition, embodies unique humor. This book, guided by Keio University graduate and former businessman, Rakugo master Dankei Tatekawa, explores its appeal. Ideal for beginners, it covers basics, legendary figures, and compares rakugo with other traditional arts and global humor. Learn to appreciate intellectual laughter and become a sophisticated expert of this cultural gem.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: Japanese
• ISBN: 4479321365
• ISBN13: 9784479321361
• Release Date: August 2025
• Publisher: Daiwashobo