San'yūtei Enchō

Sanyutei Encho I (初代 三遊亭 圓朝(円朝), Shodai San'yūtei Enchō, born Jirokichi Izubuchi (出淵 次郎吉, Izubuchi Jirokichi)) April 1, 1839 – August 11, 1900 was a Japanese author and rakugo performer of the late Edo and early Meiji eras. Notable works include Japanese horror ("kaidan") classics: Kaidan botan dōrō (based on Botan Dōrō (牡丹灯籠, The Peony Lantern), and Shincho Kasane ga Fuchi (on which many Japanese horror films such as Kaidan Kasane-ga-fuchi are based).

San'yūtei Enchō
San'yūtei Enchō
Native name
初代 三遊亭 圓朝(円朝)
BornJirokichi Izubuchi
(1839-04-01)April 1, 1839
DiedAugust 11, 1900(1900-08-11) (aged 61)
OccupationAuthor and rakugo performer
NationalityJapanese
PeriodLate Edo and early Meiji
Notable worksKaidan botan dōrō
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