The record shows that Nobutada KONOE thought, while appreciating the Noh sponsored by Hideyoshi in 1593 with the Emperor in attendance, that Joshin was an unrivalled Noh player, and that he was exceptionally skilled at handling his fans.
文禄2年（1593年）に秀吉が主宰した天覧能を観た近衛信尹は「常真御能比類無し、扇あつかひ殊勝ゝ」との感想を残している。