Questions and Answers
Kyokudo Nanshun is a professional kodan-shi from Japan.
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Kodan-shi tap a high desk with a wooden fan to show emphasis in the story.
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Nanshun studied iaido before she came to Japan.
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Nanshun attended a kodan performance for the first time in 2013.
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Kyokudo Nanryo IV is Nanshun's master.
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Study Notes
Kyokudo Nanshun's Dream
- An American woman, Kyokudo Nanshun, is a professional kodan-shi with a passion to be Japanese.
- Kodan is a traditional Japanese storytelling style that involves reciting historical episodes with dramatic, rhythmic chanting.
Nanshun's Background
- She studied Japanese at university in the US and later moved to Japan as an English teacher.
- She developed an interest in Japanese traditional culture, including kimono, iaido, bunraku, noh, and rakugo.
Inspiration to Become a Kodan-shi
- She was deeply moved by her first kodan performance, which sparked her desire to become a kodan-shi, thinking “This is it! I want to become a kodan-shi.”
- In 2013, she was given the stage name Kyokudo Nanshun by her master, Kyokudo Nanryo IV.
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Meet Kyokudo Nanshun, an American woman who became a professional kodan-shi, a traditional Japanese storyteller. Learn about her journey and the art of kodan storytelling.
