Synopsis

Japanese culture boasts a rich and enduring tradition of music and storytelling, many examples of which have been shared on Japanology Plus. This installment turns our attention to joruri, a significant form of traditional performance. We speak with Stephanie Tomiyasu, an American artist who is uniquely positioned as a practitioner of this art, studying under one of Japan's foremost joruri instructors. Our newest Japanophiles features explore Tomiyasu’s life in Japan and her role as a foreign pe