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

Muramoto Daisuke is Finally Off to the US! A Short Exit Interview

Mar 13

Mar 13 Muramoto Daisuke is Finally Off to the US! A Short Exit Interview

More Multi-Lingual Comedy with Swedish Rakugoka Sanyūtei Kōseinen

Jun 5

Jun 5 More Multi-Lingual Comedy with Swedish Rakugoka Sanyūtei Kōseinen

Funny Foreigners, Minorities in Comedy, Rakugo

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

Swedish Rakugoka Sanyūtei Kōseinen Performs At My University!

Nov 25

Nov 25 Swedish Rakugoka Sanyūtei Kōseinen Performs At My University!

Funny Foreigners, Minorities in Comedy, Rakugo

A Uniquely "Jimi" Tradition Entertains Japanese at Halloween

Nov 4

Nov 4 A Uniquely "Jimi" Tradition Entertains Japanese at Halloween

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

Aug 27

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

Comedy news, Japanese TV, Controversy

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