5 Comedy Shows in Japan Worth Booking

1.English Stand up Comedy Show

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 232 reviews · from $26Our pick

Spend about one to two hours at Tokyo Comedy Bar, just 60 seconds from Shibuya Station. Japanese, foreign, and visiting comedians perform in English, with sets ranging from life in Japan to sea cucumbers. Order craft beer, cocktails, and snacks while enjoying a small, social room.

“This was super fun! It's a relatively small space so you feel pretty close to the action. There were around 5 comedians all with their own comedy sets and had us dying laughing!”

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2.Yoshimoto Comedy Night OWARAI

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 229 reviews · from $21

Spend an evening at Yoshimoto Mugendai Dome in Shibuya for a fast, unusual comedy show built around easy English, physical comedy, mime, slapstick, and visual gags. The lineup changes, with performers such as Wes-P and Yuriyan Retriever appearing on the program. Your 3,000-yen ticket includes one drink and an unreserved seat.

“Came here with a group of friends and we were roaring with laughter. Japanese humour at its finest.. it was weird and wonderful. Would recommend to anyone looking for a unique experience.”

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3.English Stand Up Comedy Show at Osaka Comedy Club

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 203 reviews · 2 hours · from $19Best value

Spend two hours at Osaka Comedy Club with an English-speaking host and an international lineup of comedians. Expect four comics on many nights, light audience participation, Japanese culture jokes, and a small bar setting where drinks cost extra. Check the website for current show details.

“I laughed the whole night even when i got picked ona few times! It was great...i had so much fun”

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4.”Why Why Japan!?” English Standup Comedy Show In Tokyo

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 130 reviews · from $25

Meet comedian Meshida and a small group at a central Tokyo bar, then enjoy about two hours of English standup comedy about Japanese culture. Shows are held at rotating venues around Asakusa, Sumida, and Ikebukuro, with groups capped at 10 people.

“Meshida was warm and funny, and it was a good way to start the Tokyo stint of our Japan tour. We had to rush off, but it appeared you could chat to him after the show. It was a small venue, but this made it more engaging.”

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5.Traditional Japanese Comedy, Juggling & Magic Live Show in Tokyo

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 37 reviews · from $36

At EDOCCO STUDIO inside Kanda Myoujin Shrine, you’ll watch a 90-minute show combining rakugo comedy, daikagura juggling, and wazuma magic. English interpretation makes the acts easy to follow, and you’ll get a chance to try selected tricks and take home small traditional props.

“Great experience! We enjoyed the extra little taste of cultural japan!”

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