With Tokyo International Comedy Festival finding its foothold, stand-up comedy isn’t just visiting Japan anymore — it’s becoming part of the culture. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/culture/2025/09/11/stage/tokyo-international-comedy-festival/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #culture #stage #tokyointernationalcomedyfestival #comedy #bjfox #patrickharlan #tokyocomedybar #standup #shibuya #shibuyaward #tokyo

Two years in and Tokyo Comedy Bar has become a prime venue for stand-up and roast battles. This month, owner B.J. Fox has crafted an 11-night festival that pairs some of the bar’s best talent with high-profile overseas comics. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/culture/2024/09/12/stage/tokyo-international-comedy-festival/ #culture #stage #comedy #bjfox #patrickharlan #tokyocomedybar