Chinese "pingtan" musical storytelling team plays in west Japan city

Members of the Shanghai Pingtan Troupe perform in Kusatsu, Shiga Prefecture, western Japan, on April 23, 2015. Pingtan is a traditional Chinese performing art combining the play of three-stringed musical instruments and storytelling. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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