Musical Elements of Rakugo
Channel: Rakugo Gogaku
Date: 2015-06-03

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In this video Katsura Asakichi performs the flute. One of the traditional Japanese instruments used in the "debayashi" music. This music is played backstage until the rakugo performer reaches the stage. 

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Performer: Katsura Asakichi's blog: 
http://blog.goo.ne.jp/asakichik