Katsura Sunshine - Rakugo Artist

On this episode of Between the Shows with Steve Marshall, I sit down at a Korean pub in Tokyo with internationally acclaimed Rakugo artist Katsura Sunshine for a fascinating conversation about storytelling, tradition, and finding laughter across cultures. Originally from Canada and now one of the world’s most recognized English-language Rakugo performers, Sunshine shares how he discovered this centuries-old Japanese art form and transformed it into a global career performing on stages from Tokyo to Broadway. Along the way, he reflects on identity, reinvention, and the challenge of honoring tradition while making it accessible to modern audiences around the world.Filled with humor, insight, and unexpected moments of wisdom, this episode offers a rare look inside the life of an artist who has dedicated himself to preserving an ancient craft while boldly bringing it into the future.To find out more about katsura Sunshineplease go to: Rakugo.lol