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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

Japanese Comedian Seyarogai Ojisan Appears on Last Week Tonight with John Oliver

Jun 22

Jun 22 Japanese Comedian Seyarogai Ojisan Appears on Last Week Tonight with John Oliver

American Comedy, Political Comedy, Parody and Satire

Two Minutes of Fame: My Unexpected Appearance on the Popular Comedy Program Ametalk

Jun 11

Jun 11 Two Minutes of Fame: My Unexpected Appearance on the Popular Comedy Program Ametalk

Harukaze Kouta, Veteran Asakusa Comedian and Kind Guide, Passes Away

Apr 13

Apr 13 Harukaze Kouta, Veteran Asakusa Comedian and Kind Guide, Passes Away

Veteran Asakusa comedian and friend Harukaze Kouta passed away today, April 13th, 2021.

My Interview with the Podcast Japan On the Record is Up!

Oct 31

Oct 31 My Interview with the Podcast Japan On the Record is Up!

Comedy in Academia, Parody and Satire, Political Comedy, Site News

Utsumi Keiko, Tokyo Manzai Legend, Passes Away at 97

Aug 28

Aug 28 Utsumi Keiko, Tokyo Manzai Legend, Passes Away at 97

Manzai Kyokai, Women in Comedy, Comedy news

Zainichi Comedic Duo Tries to Navigate the Minefield of Japan-Korean Relations

Aug 23

Aug 23 Zainichi Comedic Duo Tries to Navigate the Minefield of Japan-Korean Relations

Controversy, Minorities in Comedy, Political Comedy

Happy Days! My Article is in the Latest Issue of the Asia-Pacific Journal!

Aug 15

Aug 15 Happy Days! My Article is in the Latest Issue of the Asia-Pacific Journal!

Comedy in Academia

Swedish Rakugoka Sanyūtei Kōseinen is Promoted to Futatsume!

Aug 10

Aug 10 Swedish Rakugoka Sanyūtei Kōseinen is Promoted to Futatsume!

Rakugo, Funny Foreigners