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 Comedy news

Aug 27

Aug 27 No More Laughing at Pain? Broadcast Authority Considers Banning Programs That Use Pain for Laughs

Shawn De Haven

Comedy news, Japanese TV, Controversy

Apr 13

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

Shawn De Haven

Comedy news

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

Aug 28

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

Shawn De Haven

Manzai Kyokai, Women in Comedy, Comedy news

Mar 30

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

Shawn De Haven

Comedy news

Sep 26

Sep 26 Tokyo Comedy Fans Mourn the Passing of Niiyama Hideya

Shawn De Haven

Manzai Kyokai, Comedy news

Jul 25

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

Shawn De Haven

Comedy news, Yoshimoto Kogyo, Scandal

Jul 23

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

Shawn De Haven

Comedy news, Scandal, Yoshimoto Kogyo

Dec 31

Dec 31 Get Ready for the "First Laugh": Comedy Takes Over TV During New Year Celebration

Shawn De Haven

Japanese TV, Comedy news

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

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Aug 27 No More Laughing at Pain? Broadcast Authority Considers Banning Programs That Use Pain for Laughs

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

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

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

Sep 26 Tokyo Comedy Fans Mourn the Passing of Niiyama Hideya

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

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

Dec 31 Get Ready for the "First Laugh": Comedy Takes Over TV During New Year Celebration

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