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

All in Political Comedy

One Night, Two Comedians, Two Languages, Countless Laughs

Jun 3

Jun 3 One Night, Two Comedians, Two Languages, Countless Laughs

Political Comedy, Solo Comedians

Japanese comedians Muramoto Daisuke and Seyarogai Ojisan try their hand at stand-up comedy in English.

Muramoto Makes His Last Stand Before Leaving for the U.S.

Mar 9

Mar 9 Muramoto Makes His Last Stand Before Leaving for the U.S.

Controversy, Parody and Satire, Political Comedy, Solo Comedians

Netizens Mimic PM Suga’s Speaking Style on Olympics to Make Statements on Returning Home

Aug 16

Aug 16 Netizens Mimic PM Suga’s Speaking Style on Olympics to Make Statements on Returning Home

Parody and Satire, Political Comedy

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

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

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

Takamatsu Nana Tries Her Hand at Satire

Feb 11

Feb 11 Takamatsu Nana Tries Her Hand at Satire

Parody and Satire, Political Comedy, Women in Comedy, Solo Comedians

Muramoto Daisuke: A Comedic Force of Nature

Apr 1

Apr 1 Muramoto Daisuke: A Comedic Force of Nature

Political Comedy