comedians

Naomi Watanabe responds to “Olympig” remark from Tokyo Olympics ceremony chief

Derogatory comment gets a boss response.

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Tokyo Olympics ceremony chief quits after suggesting Naomi Watanabe dress as an “Olympig”

Another day, another scandal for the Tokyo Olympics.

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Japanese Ariana Grande performs “Positions” in parody music video

Yuriyana Grande dances in her bedroom, the kitchen, and…the White House?

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Naomi Watanabe slays Lady Gaga in “Rain On Me” parody video

Some say this version is even better than the original.

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Japan’s greatest shirtless comedian Egashira 2:50 honored in new capsule toy line

You know you’ve made it in Japan when they make a series of capsule toys out of you.

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Japanese comedian Naomi Watanabe has a livestream YouTube channel, and fans are living for it

If you’re a fan of the fashion guru and comedy queen, then you’ll love her live videos!

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Foreign comedian Atsugiri Jason’s hot take on Japan’s apology culture has netizens abuzz

This time he really means “WHY JAPANESE PEOPLE?!”

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Terrace House funnyman Ryota Yamasato now married to Japanese actress Yu Aoi

The unlikely marriage that no one saw coming surprises everyone in Japan.

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Partner of Japanese Eddie Murphy blackface comedian says “Exile him from the country.”

Long debate on national television ensues.

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Naomi Watanabe shares her beauty secrets in hilariously down-to-earth makeup tutorial 【Video】

The comedian known as “Japan’s Beyonce” reveals embarrassing details we can all relate to in her debut video for Vogue.

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Japanese comedian parodies Trump, instructs noodle-loving Kyotoites to “Get out of here!”【Video】

Comedian’s portrayal of politician named “Shrimp” is full of confident bluster.

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Comedian Atsugiri Jason irks Japanese net users with offhand comment

Newly-minted minor celebrity and comedian Atsugiri Jason has raised Japanese hackles with a throwaway tweet that mildly criticized Japanese culture.

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Kyary Pamyu Pamyu’s “little sister” Hamada Bamyu Bamyu is kinda cute and kinda gorilla【Video】

Are you a fan of Kyary Pamyu Pamyu? Then perhaps you’ll like her new “little sister” Hamada Bamyu Bamyu, Japan’s latest quirky pop sensation.

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Japanese comedian shares hilarious “magical poses” that make you look like you’re naked【Video】

If you sit down to watch Japanese TV during the evening, you’ll be inundated with talk shows filled with celebrity antics, riotous laughter and an array of stand-up comedians.

While the majority of comedians like to poke fun at each other with puns and verbal gags commonly seen in traditional straight-man/funny-man manzai routines, others like to get a laugh by simply taking their gear off. That’s the route chosen by Tonikaku Akarui Yasumura, whose known around Japan for appearing onstage in nothing but a skimpy thong and a number of hilarious “magical poses” that make him look like he’s completely naked.

Now Yasumura is set to conquer the world, by enthusiastically sharing his ‘naked’ poses in several new videos with explanations in various languages, including English. With tricks you can try at home or in an inebriated state at a party, “Don’t worry, I’m wearing” is the next new thing from Japan everyone will be talking about!

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