kōdan; dramatic storytelling
A traditional Japanese narrative art where a performer dramatically recites historical tales, war chronicles, or revenge stories, often with rhythmic delivery and gestures.
He is a master of kōdan and often tells stories from the Warring States period.
My hobby is going to listen to kōdan performances.
The kōdan performer narrated a story on stage.
I went and listened to a kōdan performance at a yose theater.