Section 3

I

When you perform rakugo  in English,/what do you keep in mind?//

S

I perform in the same style/as I do in Japanese.// I use the same rhythms and pauses/for my delivery.// Additionally,/I try to pronounce each word clearly.//

I

So/you don’t speak English/as you usually do?//

S

No, I don’t.// For example,/I avoid expressions/that are specific to Canada.// Otherwise,/the audience may imagine/that the story happened there.// In short,/I consider it important/that my English is somewhat neutral.// Using such English,/I want to introduce authentic Japanese rakugo /to the world.//