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[Rakugo Event on April 4] Enjoy Rakugo moments with Katsura Yonemai from Wakayama
A moment of laughter and story delivered by a local storyteller from Wakayama, Katsura Yonemai
Rakugo, a traditional Japanese storytelling art that draws a number of people and scenes with just voices and gestures.
The moment of "Ochi" waiting at the end of a light narrative is the comfort of smiling unintentionally.
In this performance, a storyteller from Tanabe City, Wakayama Prefecture, Katsura Yonemai appeared.
The 5th generation Yonedanji Katsura, a remarkable young storyteller who entered the season in 2025.
It is easy for beginners to understand and deliver the appeal of rakugo.
On the night of the trip, in the relaxing space of the hotel,
Please enjoy a special time to experience Japanese storytelling.
Overview of the Event
- Date of the event
- Saturday, April 4, 2026
- Location
- 3rd floor Japanese banquet hall "Kumano"
- Time
- Opening 18:00 / Opening 19:00 / closing 20:00
- Reservations
※From this page, go to the email form of the host AHS (AHS).- Contact Us
- 0739-34-2956
- Fees
- 2,000 yen per person (tax included)
※Tickets available on the day
※Payment is cash only - Capacity
- 70 people
(40 seats in the cushion, 30 seats in the chair) - Appearance
- Katsuramaimai Mai
- Organizer
- AHS (AHS)
- Remarks
- ・Payment will be made locally in front of the venue on the day.
・The payment method will be cash only.
Please note that credit cards, electronic money, etc. cannot be used.
・All seats are free. After opening, information will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis.
・The reception will be closed as soon as the capacity (70 people) is reached. Thank you for your understanding.
・We plan to sell the same-day ticket, but if it is full, it may not be sold.
・Please refrain from taking photos, taking videos, or recordings in the venue.
・You may have to wait for admission after the performance due to the performance.
・Performance details, performers, and end times are subject to change due to unavoidable circumstances.
・Please refrain from eating and drinking in the venue.
Details of the event
Introduction of Performers| Katsuramaimai Mai
Born in Tanabe City, Wakayama Prefecture. His master was Yonedanji Katsura, the fifth generation.
While studying at Kansai University, he met rakugo, and was impressed by his teacher Koza, and decided to enter.
After entering the school in 2022, after three years of training, the season begins in 2025.
As a teacher's first female disciple, he is a storyteller who is attracting attention now.
The charm of rakugo that can be enjoyed even for the first time
Rakugo is a storyteller who plays a number of characters alone.
It is a storytelling art that draws stories only with voices, gestures, and words.
The excitement of growing little by little from a funny exchange to a little.
The exhilaration of the moment when the last word is decided is a pleasure unique to rakugo.
It is a traditional Japanese performing art that even beginners can enjoy casually.
Highlights of this time
In this performance, "zoo" is planned for the performance.
The rest is the fun of the day.
The story and expression of the storyteller who feels up close at the venue,
Please enjoy the sense of realism unique to raw rakugo.
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