Japanese 'rakugo' story teller performs at U.N.

NEW YORK, United States - Japanese comic 'rakugo' storyteller Katsura Koharudanji gives a performance at the U.N. headquarters in New York on Feb. 19, 2010. The stories presented in the Japanese language were subtitled in English, French, Spanish and Chinese. His performance at the U.N. headquarters commemorated the 10th anniversary of his overseas performances. (Kyodo)

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