OMG Japan!

Sunshine and Shogo
  • 5.0 (1)
  • PLACES & TRAVEL
  • UPDATED WEEKLY

"Laugh, Learn, Love Japan!" 🎙️ Perfect Podcast Channel for Japan Lovers ✨Explore the Japanese language and culture 🤝 With Rakugo Master @katsurasunshin & Influencer @lets_ask_shogo 📬 We welcome your comments & DMs! 👉 Follow for updates & insights! 🗣️#howtostudyjapanese #livinginjapan #japaneseculture #deepjapan #hiddenjapan

  1. 04/03/2025

    A Real English Rakugo Performance in Asakusa, Tokyo | OMG Japan#18

    🎫Get Your Tickets to Sunshine's "Rakugo Shows" on Broadway and Asakusa Tokyo: https://www.rakugo.lol⛩️Where is Asakusa, Tokyo: https://maps.app.goo.gl/sGbXgHyo6ZWr84s17🎭Where is Mokubatei: https://maps.app.goo.gl/3isJpVrxnJcc8Btt5🎥Mayo Japan: https://www.youtube.com/@mayojapan/videosIn this podcast, Rakugo master Katsura Sunshine and Let’s ask Shogo delve into the theme of "Enjoying Japan More," revealing the secrets of Japanese culture and the behind-the-scenes of our activities, all while aiming to connect more closely with you! The two of us are involved in various Japan-related projects on a global scale, so please take a look at the description for more information. We’re looking forward to your comments, too!What's RAKUGO??:🪭2 Examples of Rakugo Stories Performed by Katsura Sunshine: https://youtu.be/HytyY8GbL68💻A Video of Let’s ask Shogo Explaining What Rakugo is All About: https://youtu.be/f3_cakXNHkM🪭Who is Katsura Sunshine?A rakugo performer from Toronto, Canada. In 1999, he came to Japan to study traditional Japanese performing arts. After falling in love with the world of Rakugo at first sight, he decided to pursue it. After becoming a disciple of Katsura Sanshi (now known as Bunshi) in September 2008, he took on the name “Sunshine” in 2009. He became the first foreign Rakugo performer in 100 years, within the 400-year-long history of Rakugo.💻Website: https://www.rakugo.lol/🎥YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/KatsuraSunshine📱Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katsurasunshine/📱Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@katsurasunshine⚔️Who is Let’s ask Shogo?A Kyoto born, Hiroshima raised Japanese influencer, who also spent 6 years in Michigan, USA from 5 to 11. Since 2017, he has been working in Kyoto, teaching traditional culture to foreign tourists. After the COVID-19 pandemic, he started sharing Japanese culture/history on YouTube. He is now also dedicated to promoting “Kobudo Asayama Ichiden Ryu” with the 22nd headmaster Seki Nobuhidé Sensei, teaching over 100 online students nationwide.🎥YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LetsaskShogo📱Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lets_ask_shogo🗡️Where to Meet Shogo: https://www.airbnb.com/experiences/4577764?locale=en👘The Best Website to Find Authentic Japanese Traditional Culture Activities While You're in Japan: https://wabunka-lux.jp/?ref=shogo#omgjapan #katsurasunshine #letsaskshogo #podcast #japanese #culture #history

    44 min

  2. 03/27/2025

    A Walk Through Asakusa, Tokyo with Sunshine and Shogo | OMG Japan #17

    🎫Get Your Tickets to Sunshine's "Rakugo Shows" on Broadway and Asakusa Tokyo: https://www.rakugo.lol⛩️Where is Asakusa, Tokyo: https://maps.app.goo.gl/sGbXgHyo6ZWr84s17🎭Where is Mokubatei: https://maps.app.goo.gl/3isJpVrxnJcc8Btt5👞Shogo Explaining More about Japanese Traditional Shoes: https://youtu.be/nkp-WCLIQAc?si=XZu4uoRbjntwJJT2In this podcast, Rakugo master Katsura Sunshine and Let’s ask Shogo delve into the theme of "Enjoying Japan More," revealing the secrets of Japanese culture and the behind-the-scenes of our activities, all while aiming to connect more closely with you! The two of us are involved in various Japan-related projects on a global scale, so please take a look at the description for more information. We’re looking forward to your comments, too!What's RAKUGO??:🪭2 Examples of Rakugo Stories Performed by Katsura Sunshine: https://youtu.be/HytyY8GbL68💻A Video of Let’s ask Shogo Explaining What Rakugo is All About: https://youtu.be/f3_cakXNHkM🪭Who is Katsura Sunshine?A rakugo performer from Toronto, Canada. In 1999, he came to Japan to study traditional Japanese performing arts. After falling in love with the world of Rakugo at first sight, he decided to pursue it. After becoming a disciple of Katsura Sanshi (now known as Bunshi) in September 2008, he took on the name “Sunshine” in 2009. He became the first foreign Rakugo performer in 100 years, within the 400-year-long history of Rakugo.💻Website: https://www.rakugo.lol/🎥YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/KatsuraSunshine📱Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katsurasunshine/📱Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@katsurasunshine⚔️Who is Let’s ask Shogo?A Kyoto born, Hiroshima raised Japanese influencer, who also spent 6 years in Michigan, USA from 5 to 11. Since 2017, he has been working in Kyoto, teaching traditional culture to foreign tourists. After the COVID-19 pandemic, he started sharing Japanese culture/history on YouTube. He is now also dedicated to promoting “Kobudo Asayama Ichiden Ryu” with the 22nd headmaster Seki Nobuhidé Sensei, teaching over 100 online students nationwide.🎥YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LetsaskShogo📱Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lets_ask_shogo🗡️Where to Meet Shogo: https://www.airbnb.com/experiences/4577764?locale=en👘The Best Website to Find Authentic Japanese Traditional Culture Activities While You're in Japan: https://wabunka-lux.jp/?ref=shogo#omgjapan #katsurasunshine #letsaskshogo #podcast #japanese #culture #history

    32 min

  3. 03/20/2025

    Secret Backstage of a Traditional Theatre in Asakusa, Tokyo | OMG Japan #16

    🎫Get Your Tickets to Sunshine's "Rakugo Shows" on Broadway and Asakusa Tokyo: https://www.rakugo.lol⛩️Where is Asakusa, Tokyo: https://maps.app.goo.gl/sGbXgHyo6ZWr84s17🎭Where is Mokubatei: https://maps.app.goo.gl/3isJpVrxnJcc8Btt5🎙️”Sanpachi” Mic: https://www.soundhouse.co.jp/products/detail/item/71150/?srsltid=AfmBOooLuQ3OSX9_tCLLIeoHP3CNnfsNkJ6IkmzbMztmqQWL0sR3QEwp⛩️What is Sensōji: https://www.senso-ji.jp/english/🪭Sunshine explaining more about Edo and Osaka Rakugo: https://youtu.be/0QemsXOPHKs?si=Oz9xCXdv5cjSS5HpIn this podcast, Rakugo master Katsura Sunshine and Let’s ask Shogo delve into the theme of "Enjoying Japan More," revealing the secrets of Japanese culture and the behind-the-scenes of our activities, all while aiming to connect more closely with you! The two of us are involved in various Japan-related projects on a global scale, so please take a look at the description for more information. We’re looking forward to your comments, too!What's RAKUGO??:🪭2 Examples of Rakugo Stories Performed by Katsura Sunshine: https://youtu.be/HytyY8GbL68💻A Video of Let’s ask Shogo Explaining What Rakugo is All About: https://youtu.be/f3_cakXNHkM🪭Who is Katsura Sunshine?A rakugo performer from Toronto, Canada. In 1999, he came to Japan to study traditional Japanese performing arts. After falling in love with the world of Rakugo at first sight, he decided to pursue it. After becoming a disciple of Katsura Sanshi (now known as Bunshi) in September 2008, he took on the name “Sunshine” in 2009. He became the first foreign Rakugo performer in 100 years, within the 400-year-long history of Rakugo.💻Website: https://www.rakugo.lol/🎥YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/KatsuraSunshine📱Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katsurasunshine/📱Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@katsurasunshine⚔️Who is Let’s ask Shogo?A Kyoto born, Hiroshima raised Japanese influencer, who also spent 6 years in Michigan, USA from 5 to 11. Since 2017, he has been working in Kyoto, teaching traditional culture to foreign tourists. After the COVID-19 pandemic, he started sharing Japanese culture/history on YouTube. He is now also dedicated to promoting “Kobudo Asayama Ichiden Ryu” with the 22nd headmaster Seki Nobuhidé Sensei, teaching over 100 online students nationwide.🎥YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LetsaskShogo📱Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lets_ask_shogo🗡️Where to Meet Shogo: https://www.airbnb.com/experiences/4577764?locale=en👘The Best Website to Find Authentic Japanese Traditional Culture Activities While You're in Japan: https://wabunka-lux.jp/?ref=shogo#omgjapan #katsurasunshine #letsaskshogo #podcast #japanese #culture #history

    26 min

  4. 03/13/2025

    Sorry, Our Haters | OMG Japan #15

    🎫Get Your Tickets to Sunshine's "Rakugo Shows" on Broadway and Asakusa Tokyo: https://www.rakugo.lol⛩️Where is Asakusa, Tokyo: https://maps.app.goo.gl/sGbXgHyo6ZWr84s17🎭Where is Mokubatei: https://maps.app.goo.gl/3isJpVrxnJcc8Btt5🍽️Sunshine’s favorite restaurant in the world where we had Shirako (fish sperms): https://youtu.be/cDCo_vLcvYM?si=ObEq-d9RXwAklkDt🎥Mayo Japan: https://www.youtube.com/@mayojapan/videosIn this podcast, Rakugo master Katsura Sunshine and Let’s ask Shogo delve into the theme of "Enjoying Japan More," revealing the secrets of Japanese culture and the behind-the-scenes of our activities, all while aiming to connect more closely with you! The two of us are involved in various Japan-related projects on a global scale, so please take a look at the description for more information. We’re looking forward to your comments, too!What's RAKUGO??:🪭2 Examples of Rakugo Stories Performed by Katsura Sunshine: https://youtu.be/HytyY8GbL68💻A Video of Let’s ask Shogo Explaining What Rakugo is All About: https://youtu.be/f3_cakXNHkM🪭Who is Katsura Sunshine?A rakugo performer from Toronto, Canada. In 1999, he came to Japan to study traditional Japanese performing arts. After falling in love with the world of Rakugo at first sight, he decided to pursue it. After becoming a disciple of Katsura Sanshi (now known as Bunshi) in September 2008, he took on the name “Sunshine” in 2009. He became the first foreign Rakugo performer in 100 years, within the 400-year-long history of Rakugo.💻Website: https://www.rakugo.lol/🎥YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/KatsuraSunshine📱Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katsurasunshine/📱Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@katsurasunshine⚔️Who is Let’s ask Shogo?A Kyoto born, Hiroshima raised Japanese influencer, who also spent 6 years in Michigan, USA from 5 to 11. Since 2017, he has been working in Kyoto, teaching traditional culture to foreign tourists. After the COVID-19 pandemic, he started sharing Japanese culture/history on YouTube. He is now also dedicated to promoting “Kobudo Asayama Ichiden Ryu” with the 22nd headmaster Seki Nobuhidé Sensei, teaching over 100 online students nationwide.🎥YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LetsaskShogo📱Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lets_ask_shogo🗡️Where to Meet Shogo: https://www.airbnb.com/experiences/4577764?locale=en👘The Best Website to Find Authentic Japanese Traditional Culture Activities While You're in Japan: https://wabunka-lux.jp/?ref=shogo#omgjapan #katsurasunshine #letsaskshogo #podcast #japanese #culture #history

    36 min

  5. 03/06/2025

    How to Correctly Tip in Japan (Which No One Talks About) | OMG Japan#14

    🎫Get Your Tickets to Sunshine's "Rakugo Shows" on Broadway and Asakusa Tokyo: https://www.rakugo.lol🪭The video of Shogo explaining “Manjū Kowai”: https://youtube.com/shorts/3kaqvW9v6MA?si=iz8b9dYNVp9JtbUDIn this podcast, Rakugo master Katsura Sunshine and Let’s ask Shogo delve into the theme of "Enjoying Japan More," revealing the secrets of Japanese culture and the behind-the-scenes of our activities, all while aiming to connect more closely with you! The two of us are involved in various Japan-related projects on a global scale, so please take a look at the description for more information. We’re looking forward to your comments, too!What's RAKUGO??:🪭2 Examples of Rakugo Stories Performed by Katsura Sunshine: https://youtu.be/HytyY8GbL68💻A Video of Let’s ask Shogo Explaining What Rakugo is All About: https://youtu.be/f3_cakXNHkM🪭Who is Katsura Sunshine?A rakugo performer from Toronto, Canada. In 1999, he came to Japan to study traditional Japanese performing arts. After falling in love with the world of Rakugo at first sight, he decided to pursue it. After becoming a disciple of Katsura Sanshi (now known as Bunshi) in September 2008, he took on the name “Sunshine” in 2009. He became the first foreign Rakugo performer in 100 years, within the 400-year-long history of Rakugo.💻Website: https://www.rakugo.lol/🎥YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/KatsuraSunshine📱Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katsurasunshine/📱Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@katsurasunshine⚔️Who is Let’s ask Shogo?A Kyoto born, Hiroshima raised Japanese influencer, who also spent 6 years in Michigan, USA from 5 to 11. Since 2017, he has been working in Kyoto, teaching traditional culture to foreign tourists. After the COVID-19 pandemic, he started sharing Japanese culture/history on YouTube. He is now also dedicated to promoting “Kobudo Asayama Ichiden Ryu” with the 22nd headmaster Seki Nobuhidé Sensei, teaching over 100 online students nationwide.🎥YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LetsaskShogo📱Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lets_ask_shogo🗡️Where to Meet Shogo: https://www.airbnb.com/experiences/4577764?locale=en👘The Best Website to Find Authentic Japanese Traditional Culture Activities While You're in Japan: https://wabunka-lux.jp/?ref=shogo#omgjapan #katsurasunshine #letsaskshogo #podcast #japanese #culture #history

    29 min

  6. 02/27/2025

    How a Lawyer Made $14M with Rakugo | OMG Japan #13

    🎫Get Your Tickets to Sunshine's "Rakugo Shows" on Broadway and Asakusa Tokyo: https://www.rakugo.lol🍽️Visiting Sunshine’s Favorite Restaurant in Kyoto: https://youtu.be/cDCo_vLcvYM🗡️Kobudo Asayama Ichiden Ryu: https://sekisensei.com/🥷Sunshine vs. Ninja Kneeling Episode: https://youtu.be/ndJT4mg0KRIIn this podcast, Rakugo master Katsura Sunshine and Let’s ask Shogo delve into the theme of "Enjoying Japan More," revealing the secrets of Japanese culture and the behind-the-scenes of our activities, all while aiming to connect more closely with you! The two of us are involved in various Japan-related projects on a global scale, so please take a look at the description for more information. We’re looking forward to your comments, too!What's RAKUGO??:🪭2 Examples of Rakugo Stories Performed by Katsura Sunshine: https://youtu.be/HytyY8GbL68💻A Video of Let’s ask Shogo Explaining What Rakugo is All About: https://youtu.be/f3_cakXNHkM🪭Who is Katsura Sunshine?A rakugo performer from Toronto, Canada. In 1999, he came to Japan to study traditional Japanese performing arts. After falling in love with the world of Rakugo at first sight, he decided to pursue it. After becoming a disciple of Katsura Sanshi (now known as Bunshi) in September 2008, he took on the name “Sunshine” in 2009. He became the first foreign Rakugo performer in 100 years, within the 400-year-long history of Rakugo.💻Website: https://www.rakugo.lol/🎥YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/KatsuraSunshine📱Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katsurasunshine/📱Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@katsurasunshine⚔️Who is Let’s ask Shogo?A Kyoto born, Hiroshima raised Japanese influencer, who also spent 6 years in Michigan, USA from 5 to 11. Since 2017, he has been working in Kyoto, teaching traditional culture to foreign tourists. After the COVID-19 pandemic, he started sharing Japanese culture/history on YouTube. He is now also dedicated to promoting “Kobudo Asayama Ichiden Ryu” with the 22nd headmaster Seki Nobuhidé Sensei, teaching over 100 online students nationwide.🎥YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LetsaskShogo📱Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lets_ask_shogo🗡️Where to Meet Shogo: https://www.airbnb.com/experiences/4577764?locale=en👘The Best Website to Find Authentic Japanese Traditional Culture Activities While You're in Japan: https://wabunka-lux.jp/?ref=shogo#omgjapan #katsurasunshine #letsaskshogo #podcast #japanese #culture #history

    27 min

  7. 02/20/2025

    Don't Ask Your Master Questions | OMG Japan #12

    What do you think are the characteristics of studying Japanese traditional culture?🎫Get Your Tickets to Sunshine's "Rakugo Shows" on Broadway and Asakusa Tokyo: https://www.rakugo.lol🪈Shogo playing Shakuhachi with Kaminaga Daisuke-san: https://youtu.be/fEqJPyEjDqo?si=_5IgbYDJsjcLzQfF🎭Shinjuku Suehirotei: https://suehirotei.com/👦Crayon Shinchan: https://crayonshinchan.fandom.com/wiki/Crayon_Shinchan In this podcast, Rakugo master Katsura Sunshine and Let’s ask Shogo delve into the theme of "Enjoying Japan More," revealing the secrets of Japanese culture and the behind-the-scenes of our activities, all while aiming to connect more closely with you! The two of us are involved in various Japan-related projects on a global scale, so please take a look at the description for more information. We’re looking forward to your comments, too!What's RAKUGO??:🪭2 Examples of Rakugo Stories Performed by Katsura Sunshine: https://youtu.be/HytyY8GbL68💻A Video of Let’s ask Shogo Explaining What Rakugo is All About: https://youtu.be/f3_cakXNHkM🪭Who is Katsura Sunshine?A rakugo performer from Toronto, Canada. In 1999, he came to Japan to study traditional Japanese performing arts. After falling in love with the world of Rakugo at first sight, he decided to pursue it. After becoming a disciple of Katsura Sanshi (now known as Bunshi) in September 2008, he took on the name “Sunshine” in 2009. He became the first foreign Rakugo performer in 100 years, within the 400-year-long history of Rakugo.💻Website: https://www.rakugo.lol/🎥YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/KatsuraSunshine📱Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katsurasunshine/📱Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@katsurasunshine⚔️Who is Let’s ask Shogo?A Kyoto born, Hiroshima raised Japanese influencer, who also spent 6 years in Michigan, USA from 5 to 11. Since 2017, he has been working in Kyoto, teaching traditional culture to foreign tourists. After the COVID-19 pandemic, he started sharing Japanese culture/history on YouTube. He is now also dedicated to promoting “Kobudo Asayama Ichiden Ryu” with the 22nd headmaster Seki Nobuhidé Sensei, teaching over 100 online students nationwide.🎥YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LetsaskShogo📱Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lets_ask_shogo🗡️Where to Meet Shogo: https://www.airbnb.com/experiences/4577764?locale=en👘The Best Website to Find Authentic Japanese Traditional Culture Activities While You're in Japan: https://wabunka-lux.jp/?ref=shogo#omgjapan #katsurasunshine #letsaskshogo #podcast #japanese #culture #history

    28 min

  8. 02/14/2025

    The Best Timing to Visit Japan | OMG Japan #11

    Where is one place in Japan you think everyone should go?🎫Get Your Tickets to Sunshine's "Rakugo Shows" on Broadway and Asakusa Tokyo: https://www.rakugo.lol🍽️The episode we visited Sunshine’s favorite restaurant in the world: https://youtu.be/cDCo_vLcvYM🗡️The samurai training activity in Kyoto that Shogo produced: https://www.airbnb.com/experiences/4577764?locale=en😷About Shogo’s sickness “Raynaud’s sickness”: https://youtu.be/cDCo_vLcvYM🎙️Shogo’s younger sister is a singer “bAe”: https://www.youtube.com/@baeofficial1574🥋What is Shorinji Kenpō??: https://www.shorinjikempo.net/en/about-shorinji-kempo/what-is-shorinji-kempo/🌇What is Asakusa??: https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e3004.html👘Ukon-san, a professional Nihonbuyo dancer: https://www.yumenoya-ukon.com/🪭Shogo training Noh: https://youtu.be/bk8vsfxb1gw?si=JBFz9SEPt253-uZwIn this podcast, Rakugo master Katsura Sunshine and Let’s ask Shogo delve into the theme of "Enjoying Japan More," revealing the secrets of Japanese culture and the behind-the-scenes of our activities, all while aiming to connect more closely with you! The two of us are involved in various Japan-related projects on a global scale, so please take a look at the description for more information. We’re looking forward to your comments, too!What's RAKUGO??:🪭2 Examples of Rakugo Stories Performed by Katsura Sunshine: https://youtu.be/HytyY8GbL68💻A Video of Let’s ask Shogo Explaining What Rakugo is All About: https://youtu.be/f3_cakXNHkM🪭Who is Katsura Sunshine?A rakugo performer from Toronto, Canada. In 1999, he came to Japan to study traditional Japanese performing arts. After falling in love with the world of Rakugo at first sight, he decided to pursue it. After becoming a disciple of Katsura Sanshi (now known as Bunshi) in September 2008, he took on the name “Sunshine” in 2009. He became the first foreign Rakugo performer in 100 years, within the 400-year-long history of Rakugo.💻Website: https://www.rakugo.lol/🎥YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/KatsuraSunshine📱Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katsurasunshine/📱Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@katsurasunshine⚔️Who is Let’s ask Shogo?A Kyoto born, Hiroshima raised Japanese influencer, who also spent 6 years in Michigan, USA from 5 to 11. Since 2017, he has been working in Kyoto, teaching traditional culture to foreign tourists. After the COVID-19 pandemic, he started sharing Japanese culture/history on YouTube. He is now also dedicated to promoting “Kobudo Asayama Ichiden Ryu” with the 22nd headmaster Seki Nobuhidé Sensei, teaching over 100 online students nationwide.🎥YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LetsaskShogo📱Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lets_ask_shogo🗡️Where to Meet Shogo: https://www.airbnb.com/experiences/4577764?locale=en👘The Best Website to Find Authentic Japanese Traditional Culture Activities While You're in Japan: https://wabunka-lux.jp/?ref=shogo#omgjapan #katsurasunshine #letsaskshogo #podcast #japanese #culture #history #asakusa

    34 min
See All (18)

Ratings & Reviews

About

"Laugh, Learn, Love Japan!" 🎙️ Perfect Podcast Channel for Japan Lovers ✨Explore the Japanese language and culture 🤝 With Rakugo Master @katsurasunshin & Influencer @lets_ask_shogo 📬 We welcome your comments & DMs! 👉 Follow for updates & insights! 🗣️#howtostudyjapanese #livinginjapan #japaneseculture #deepjapan #hiddenjapan

Information

  • Creator
    Sunshine and Shogo
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2025
  • Episodes
    18
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Sunshine and Shogo
  • Show Website
    OMG Japan!