TSUTAYA x POPEYE Magazine presents "Jazz and Rakugo" for a relaxing summer
2016.08.09
Press Releases
TSUTAYA Co., Ltd.
-Actor Ayumu Nakajima will be holding a "First Rakugo" event at TSUTAYA TOKYO ROOPONGI on Friday, August 26th!-
TSUTAYA Co., Ltd., which plans various lifestyle proposals through entertainment, will be holding events and displays in conjunction with the CD rental section and book and magazine section of TSUTAYA and Tsutaya Bookstores nationwide (see next page for participating stores) to commemorate the release (August 9th) of the "Jazz and Rakugo" special feature in POPEYE, a magazine that has continued to lead the fashion, culture, and lifestyle of city boys since its launch in 1976. We would like to take this opportunity to offer you a relaxing summer with jazz and rakugo, a combination that becomes even more profound the more you learn about it.
T-SITE News "Jazz and Rakugo" special page:http://tsutaya.jp/jazz_rakugo/
The CD rental section of TSUTAYA bookstores will stock not only CDs by the many rakugo artists featured in this issue, but also jazz works such as "Black Radio" by Robert Glasper Experiment, a genius and one of the most important figures in the contemporary jazz scene, as well as works recommended by TSUTAYA's staff who are fans of jazz and rakugo. The book and magazine section will also stock works by the late legendary jazz critic Uekusa Jinichi and this issue's "A Rakugo Theory of Rakugo, Read in One Go." We also carry books such as "Modern Rakugo Theory" by Danshun Tatekawa, published by Sanichi Shobo, which was introduced in "The Rakugo Theory of Modern Rakugo" and other books recommended by the POPEYE editorial department that did not fit into the magazine.
In addition, we will be hosting a "First Time Rakugo" course at TSUTAYA TOKYO ROOPONGI on Friday, August 26th, where you can experience a relaxing summer with "Jazz and Rakugo," with actor Ayumu Nakajima, who wrote the manuscript for this special feature titled "First Time Rakugo," as the lecturer. *See the next page for how to participate in the event.
While studying at Nihon University College of Art, he joined the Rakugo Study Group, and although he was initially hesitant about practicing, he began performing stories in front of an audience and became aware of the pleasure of Rakugo. He will talk about his experiences, as well as his favorite Rakugo artists and stories, the joy of vaudeville, and the hidden pleasure of Rakugo. The lecture will be moderated by Kowloon Joe, a freelance writer who loves rakugo. Listening to the two speakers will leave you intrigued and open to the world of rakugo. This one-night-only event will also provide an opportunity for rakugo fans to hear some fascinating stories.
■Stores offering "Jazz and Rakugo" by TSUTAYA and the magazine "POPEYE"
TSUTAYA Sapporo Kotoni store, Hakodate Tsutaya Bookstore, TSUTAYA Yokohama Minatomirai store, TSUTAYA Bajikoen store,
TSUTAYA Sangenjaya store, SHIBUYA TSUTAYA, Daikanyama TSUTAYA Bookstore, TSUTAYA Umeda Doyama store,
TSUTAYA BOOK STORE TENJIN, TSUTAYA Tenjin Station Fukuoka Building Store
■ "First Rakugo" Event Overview
Date and time: Friday, August 26th, from 7pm (reception begins at 6:30pm)
Location: TSUTAYA TOKYO ROPPONGI, 2nd floor, special event space
・Participation conditions: Those who purchase an event participation ticket (1,500 yen including tax) at TSUTAYA TOKYO ROPPONGI stores or online (first 50 people)
・Notes: Please refer to the official store website (http://real.tsite.jp/ttr/event-news/2016/08/tsutayapopeye.html) for more information.
<Nakajima's profile>
Born in Miyagi Prefecture in 1988. In 2013, he made his debut in the stage production "Kurosagi" starring Akihiro Miwa. She gained popularity through the NHK morning drama series "Hanako and Anne." This year, he will appear in the stage productions "ETERNAL CHIKAMATSU" and "BENT." The play "Kaidan" is scheduled to be performed at Musashino Performing Arts Theater from September 16th to 20th.
<Kowloon Joe's profile>
Born in Tokyo in 1976. His publications include "Memory Stick: How to Connect Pop Culture and Society." He is currently serializing "Young Artists" in Bungakukai.
This summer, TSUTAYA's "CD Rental Division Promotional Manager, Senbo Usagi" is leading various campaigns to promote "Choose Your 10 Albums / Rent up to 10 Old CD Albums for 1,000 yen (excluding tax)."
In order to bring the joy of music to customers, TSUTAYA stores will also be offering a wide range of music experiences, such as "10 CDs to hum along to while cycling" and "10 classic rock albums from the late 1960s to early 1970s," in addition to the "Jazz and Rakugo" recommended CDs, allowing a wide range of customers to discover new music. By doing so, they will be able to color their summer memories with music and suggest the joy of music to their customers.
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TSUTAYA x POPEYE Magazine presents "Jazz and Rakugo" for a relaxing summer
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TSUTAYA Co., Ltd. Public Relations Unit TEL: 03-6800-4764
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