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Background knowledge
Jan. 8th, 2008 02:28 pmOne of the amusing bits about the rakugo story on NHK is that Mitsuko says she's never been to rakugo or been interested in it, but whenever they bring up a story, she goes "oh, yeah, that one." I gather that there are about 300 classic rakugo stories, and most Japanese recognize them without much hinting. Sort of soaked in through the skin while growing up in Japan.
Which leaves me trying frantically to catch up, of course.
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They are threading these stories through the NHK drama, and usually provide a brief summary of the tale, so at least some Japanese must not recognize them off-hand. But Mitsuko, and some others I've talked with, seem surprised that I don't know the stories. About like admitting in the US that you don't know Mother Goose or similar stories that are part of the cultural heritage.
Ah, well, I needed more reading, right?
Which leaves me trying frantically to catch up, of course.
( Examples hidden to save friend page space )
They are threading these stories through the NHK drama, and usually provide a brief summary of the tale, so at least some Japanese must not recognize them off-hand. But Mitsuko, and some others I've talked with, seem surprised that I don't know the stories. About like admitting in the US that you don't know Mother Goose or similar stories that are part of the cultural heritage.
Ah, well, I needed more reading, right?
