旭堂南不二, a Voice for the Old Art of 講談

Why it surfaced

This is a particularly human arrival: a working performer makes a traditional storytelling form legible to newcomers while documenting real appearances in Osaka, Nagoya, and Fuji. The site explains the spare stagecraft—voice, fan, and lectern—and lists upcoming programs, including a 50-person kōdan-and-shamisen evening at a Fuji izakaya.

The official site of Japanese kōdan performer Kyokudo Minamifuji, with performance dates, repertoire, biography, and booking information.