{"id":3058,"date":"2026-01-10T15:03:03","date_gmt":"2026-01-10T06:03:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/promosjapan.com\/?p=3058"},"modified":"2026-02-04T16:41:54","modified_gmt":"2026-02-04T07:41:54","slug":"rakugofr","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/promosjapan.com\/en\/2026\/01\/10\/rakugofr\/","title":{"rendered":"Sharing the Spirit of Rakugo: Le Gang du Zabuton"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1>Le Gang du Zabuton (RAKUGO.fr): Bringing the Art of Japanese Rakugo to Life in France<\/h1>\n<p>Based in Paris, <strong>Le Gang du Zabuton \/ RAKUGO.fr<\/strong> is a performing arts group dedicated to introducing the traditional Japanese storytelling art of rakugo to French-speaking audiences.<\/p>\n<p>By blending deep respect for Japanese culture with a distinctly French sensibility, the group presents rakugo in a way that feels both authentic and accessible to contemporary audiences.<br \/>\n\n\t\t<style>\n\t\t\t#gallery-1 {\n\t\t\t\tmargin: auto;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-1 .gallery-item {\n\t\t\t\tfloat: left;\n\t\t\t\tmargin-top: 10px;\n\t\t\t\ttext-align: center;\n\t\t\t\twidth: 50%;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-1 img {\n\t\t\t\tborder: 2px solid #cfcfcf;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-1 .gallery-caption {\n\t\t\t\tmargin-left: 0;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\/* see gallery_shortcode() in wp-includes\/media.php *\/\n\t\t<\/style>\n\t\t<div id='gallery-1' class='gallery galleryid-3058 gallery-columns-2 gallery-size-full'><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"776\" src=\"https:\/\/promosjapan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/DSC_3778bg_1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/promosjapan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/DSC_3778bg_1.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/promosjapan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/DSC_3778bg_1-768x497.jpg 768w, https:\/\/promosjapan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/DSC_3778bg_1-18x12.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"776\" src=\"https:\/\/promosjapan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/DSC_3762bg_1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/promosjapan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/DSC_3762bg_1.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/promosjapan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/DSC_3762bg_1-768x497.jpg 768w, https:\/\/promosjapan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/DSC_3762bg_1-18x12.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\n\t\t<\/div>\n<\/p>\n<h2>What Is Le Gang du Zabuton?<\/h2>\n<p>Le Gang du Zabuton (RAKUGO.fr) presents rakugo not simply as a translated form of entertainment, but as a complete stage art that emphasizes storytelling, rhythm, pauses, and physical expression.<\/p>\n<p>Performers appear on stage wearing traditional Japanese attire and use only a fan and a small cloth\u2014classic tools of rakugo\u2014to draw audiences into richly imagined worlds through words and gesture alone.<\/p>\n<p>This minimalist style highlights the power of storytelling and allows each performer\u2019s expressive skill to take center stage.<\/p>\n<h2>A Long-Term Commitment to Rakugo<\/h2>\n<p>Sandrine Garbuglia, the author of all the rakugo story adaptations, and St\u00e9phane Ferrandez, the first French storyteller trained by Osaka rakugoka in 2009 during their residency at Villa Kujoyama in Kyoto, have been promoting rakugo in France, Europe, and Japan for over 17 years, including five tours in Japan.<\/p>\n<p>In 2024, they created <strong>Le Gang du Zabuton<\/strong> after meeting <em>La Cie des Bons \u00e0 rien<\/em>.<br \/>\nSince then, they have been sharing the teaching and practice of rakugo with a group of six passionate and talented disciples, continuing to expand the reach of this traditional art form.<\/p>\n<h2>Enjoying Rakugo in French<\/h2>\n<p>One of the defining features of Le Gang du Zabuton (RAKUGO.fr) is its rakugo performances in French.<\/p>\n<p>To bridge cultural and linguistic differences, stories are carefully adapted so that even first-time audiences can easily understand and enjoy the humor, emotion, and subtle meanings of rakugo.<\/p>\n<p>In addition to French-language performances, the group also organizes rakugo shows in Japanese, events with subtitles or explanations, and interactive workshops.<\/p>\n<p>These activities make Le Gang du Zabuton (RAKUGO.fr) a valuable cultural space for Japanese language learners as well as dedicated fans of Japanese culture.<br \/>\n\n\t\t<style>\n\t\t\t#gallery-2 {\n\t\t\t\tmargin: auto;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-2 .gallery-item {\n\t\t\t\tfloat: left;\n\t\t\t\tmargin-top: 10px;\n\t\t\t\ttext-align: center;\n\t\t\t\twidth: 50%;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-2 img {\n\t\t\t\tborder: 2px solid #cfcfcf;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-2 .gallery-caption {\n\t\t\t\tmargin-left: 0;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\/* see gallery_shortcode() in wp-includes\/media.php *\/\n\t\t<\/style>\n\t\t<div id='gallery-2' class='gallery galleryid-3058 gallery-columns-2 gallery-size-full'><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"776\" src=\"https:\/\/promosjapan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/DSC_3594bg_1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/promosjapan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/DSC_3594bg_1.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/promosjapan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/DSC_3594bg_1-768x497.jpg 768w, https:\/\/promosjapan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/DSC_3594bg_1-18x12.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"776\" src=\"https:\/\/promosjapan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/DSC_3684-Edit_bg1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/promosjapan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/DSC_3684-Edit_bg1.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/promosjapan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/DSC_3684-Edit_bg1-768x497.jpg 768w, https:\/\/promosjapan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/DSC_3684-Edit_bg1-18x12.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\n\t\t<\/div>\n<\/p>\n<h2>The Members of Le Gang du Zabuton<\/h2>\n<p>Le Gang du Zabuton is composed of a diverse and dedicated team of performers and creators who share a common passion for rakugo:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\u00c9meline Aelig<\/li>\n<li>Alexandre Cyprien-Scerri<\/li>\n<li>St\u00e9phane Ferrandez<\/li>\n<li>Sandrine Garbuglia<\/li>\n<li>Maxence Henri<\/li>\n<li>Mycki-Kun<\/li>\n<li>Alain Marras<\/li>\n<li>Marie-Annick M\u00e9line<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>A Bridge for Cultural Exchange Between Japan and France<\/h2>\n<p>The activities of Le Gang du Zabuton (RAKUGO.fr) go beyond stage performance alone.<\/p>\n<p>Through rakugo, the group introduces Japanese values, humor, and narrative traditions to French society, fostering cultural exchange in a natural and engaging way.<\/p>\n<p>As one example of how Japanese culture continues to live and evolve outside Japan, RAKUGO.fr remains an inspiring presence and an important bridge between Japan and France.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Official Website:<\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.rakugo.fr\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><br \/>\n<u>Le Gang du Zabuton \u2013 https:\/\/www.rakugo.fr\/<\/u><br \/>\n<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Le Gang du Zabuton (RAKUGO.fr): Bringing the Art of Japanese Rakugo to Life in France Based in Paris, Le Gang du Zabuton \/ RAKUGO.fr is a performing arts group dedicated to introducing the traditional 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