Traveling Japan and looking to see some comedy while you are here? Japan has a variety of comedy styles to check out in both English and Japanese (and sometimes both in the same show).
TOKYO:
Pirates of Tokyo Bay: English + Japanese improv comedy. Shows are once a month in Ebisu area and performed in both English and Japanese. 2 hours of comedy in two languages. Free drink with ticket purchase. Full bar and dinner available. Tickets online in advance or at the door the night of the show. Next show, Sunday, June 30th.
Tokyo Comedy Bar: English stand-up comedy. Occasional Japanese language stand-up and sometimes improv. Shows every night of the week. Regularly gets international headliners to stop by and perform. In Shibuya very close to the station. Craft beer available and some light bar food. Tickets available online or at the door.
The Empty Stage: Japanese improv from giant domestic comedy company, Yoshimoto. Shows across Tokyo but often in Shibuya. Great venue and production for a very Japanese-style improv show. Tickets available online or at the door.
OSAKA:
ROR Comedy: Stand-up comedy venue near the Dotombori river in Osaka. Shows a few times a week. Tickets available online or at the door.
NAGOYA:
Nagoya Comedy: Mostly English stand-up. Roughly a few shows per month.
FUKUOKA:
Comedy Fukuoka: Mostly English stand-up. A few shows per month.
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