A charity vaudeville event was held in Tokyo to support the earthquake victims in southern Turkey.
This was held by an art museum in Shibuya Ward, Tokyo, and Rakugo performer Shuncho Katsura performed an original Rakugo story.
Rakugo is based on a true story about how local residents, led by a young man named Torajiro Yamada, worked hard to help the Turkish warship Ertuğrul that was wrecked off the coast of Wakayama in 1890.
Since the director of this museum is the grandson of Torajiro Yamada, it was decided to hold the event, and about 50 people visited the afternoon session on the 13th, listening attentively to the witty storytelling and talking about the bond between Japan and Turkey. Some people were in tears during the last scene.
Visitors are expected to donate 2,000 yen or more, all of which will be sent to the affected areas through the Turkish Embassy.
Watari Tsukiko of the Watari Museum of Art said, "Turkey, with whom we have had a long-standing friendship since 130 years ago, was having a hard time because of the earthquake, and I wondered if we could do something. I pray that I will be able to return," he said.
Shuncho Katsura said, "The feelings and thoughts of the people at that time were conveyed in rakugo with the same enthusiasm as at that time, and the audience who were moved by the audience could convey them to their families and loved ones, giving them an opportunity to support Turkey. I want you to be," he said.
People who visited said, "Japan and Turkey have a deep relationship, so I would like to support them even a little." I was.