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Behind the Yoshimoto Curtain: A Chat w. Comedian Stephen Tetsu | Japan Station 49


Posted on  September 30, 2020

On This Episode of Japan Station On this episode of the Japan Station podcast, we’re joined by Stephen Tetsu to discuss the Japanese comedy & entertainment industry, as well as his life as a comedian in the largest talent agency in Japan: Yoshimoto Kōgyō. About Stephen Tetsu Stephen Tetsu is an owarai geinin (comedian) who is part of Yoshimoto Kōgyō, the largest …

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Japan Station 02: How To Become A Comedian in Japan (Ann Lethin)


Posted on  November 2, 2018

 Japan Station is back with episode 2 and this time I’m joined by owarai comedian Ann Lethin. Originally from Anchorage, Alaska, Ann moved to Japan to pursue a career in comedy after college. Ann discusses why she decided to do that, what comedy schools (yōseijo) are like, the challenges of being a comedian in Japan, a major reason why Japanese comedy …

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