In August, 1892, entertainment shows under the name of "Karukuchi" performed by a duo of Umedanji KATSURA (the first generation) and Gantoku KATSURAYA gained stories of rakugo repertoire.
1892年8月に桂梅團治初代・桂家雁篤のコンビが「軽口」の看板を上げ、落語の演目を演じ分けるなど人気を博す。