It's Funny in Japanese

It’s Funny in Japanese is a site where we explore the world of comedy in Japan and beyond.

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Shawn De Haven

NHK Offends With Stereotype-filled Animation of Black Unrest in the US

Jun 10

Jun 10 NHK Offends With Stereotype-filled Animation of Black Unrest in the US

Japanese TV, Controversy

Japan in Shock as Covid-19 Claims Comedy Legend Shimura Ken

Mar 30

Mar 30 Japan in Shock as Covid-19 Claims Comedy Legend Shimura Ken

Tough Crowd: Coronavirus Forces R-1 Comedy Tournament to Go Without an Audience

Mar 13

Mar 13 Tough Crowd: Coronavirus Forces R-1 Comedy Tournament to Go Without an Audience

Tokyo Comedy Fans Mourn the Passing of Niiyama Hideya

Sep 26

Sep 26 Tokyo Comedy Fans Mourn the Passing of Niiyama Hideya

Manzai Kyokai, Comedy news

In His Own Words: Muramoto Daisuke's Journey to Become a Stand-Up Comedian in the US

Aug 6

Aug 6 In His Own Words: Muramoto Daisuke's Journey to Become a Stand-Up Comedian in the US

American Comedy, Solo Comedians

Marathon-length Yoshimoto Press Conference Tires and Frustrates Everyone

Jul 25

Jul 25 Marathon-length Yoshimoto Press Conference Tires and Frustrates Everyone

Comedy news, Yoshimoto Kogyo, Scandal

Pressure Turns on Yoshimoto After Shocking Tear-filled Press Conference

Jul 23

Jul 23 Pressure Turns on Yoshimoto After Shocking Tear-filled Press Conference

Comedy news, Scandal, Yoshimoto Kogyo

Entertainment World Rocked by Comedians Linked to Criminal Syndicate Party Performance

Jun 25

Jun 25 Entertainment World Rocked by Comedians Linked to Criminal Syndicate Party Performance

Scandal, Yoshimoto Kogyo