Bringing Japanese Comedy to the World! "OWARAI ASAKUSA" All-English Comedy Live Show at Asakusa Toyokan to be Held for 8 Days from July 10-17 and 10 Consecutive Days from September 2-11!

artwork by Tadanori Yokoo

Chukyo TV Broadcasting Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture; President: Taro Kurosaki) will hold "OWARAI ASAKUSA," an all-English comedy live show for inbound tourists, for 8 days from Friday, July 10, 2026, to Saturday, July 17, 2026, and for 10 consecutive days from Wednesday, September 2, 2026, to Friday, September 11, 2026, at Asakusa Toyokan.

Teaser Video

https://youtu.be/dXyzmpPajOU

OWARAI ASAKUSA

Click here to purchase tickets! Assoview: https://www.asoview.com/channel/tickets/42n5K5N4lu/

GetYourGuide: https://www.getyourguide.com/-t1356741?preview=U0OG0IK5TGWMYQUQXU0LSCRRM9QXIN1T

Event Overview

Event Name: OWARAI ASAKUSA

Schedule: (Phase 1) Friday, July 10, 2026 - Friday, July 17, 2026

(Phase 2) Wednesday, September 2, 2026 - Friday, September 11, 2026

Time: 7:00 PM onwards (approx. 60 minutes)

Venue: Asakusa France-za Engei-jo Toyokan https://www.asakusatoyokan.com/

Performers: Udai Iwasaki (Kamo Mentaru), Kohei Ueda, Crocop, The Geese, Akira Shinomiya,

Darling's, Chuken Tachi Hachitaka, Mitsuki Hoshino, +and more! (To be announced later)

*Performers are subject to change depending on the performance date.

Udai Iwasaki (Kamo Mentaru) Kohei Ueda Crocop

The Geese Akira Shinomiya Chuken Tachi Hachitaka

Darling's Mitsuki Hoshino

Ticket Price: 6,000 yen (approx. $37 USD)

Ticket Sites: (Domestic) Assoview: https://www.asoview.com/channel/tickets/42n5K5N4lu/

(International) GetYourGuide: https://www.getyourguide.com/-t1356741?preview=U0OG0IK5TGWMYQUQXU0LSCRRM9QXIN1T

Cooperation: Asakusa Rokku Area Management Association

Asakusa Toyokan ① Asakusa Toyokan ②

*Content is subject to change. Please be advised.

The inspiration came from the great success of the American comedy theater "The Second City"!

Chicago Performance Key Visual

This live show was organized in response to the positive reception of "The Best Comedy "OWARAI" from JAPAN in English," an all-English comedy show performed by 12 Japanese comedians at "The Second City," one of America's largest comedy theaters with over 60 years of tradition, held in Chicago this March. This time, the number of performers will be significantly increased.

Chicago Performance ① Chicago Performance ②

Chicago Performance ③ Chicago Performance ④

Chicago Performance ⑤ Chicago Performance ⑥

The Chicago performance was a full-fledged sketch comedy show where 8 comedy groups (12 performers) including Udai Iwasaki (Kamo Mentaru), The Geese, Kohei Ueda (formerly Zoffy), and Akira Shinomiya (formerly Ojinsan Ozubon), performed their skits, which had been presented in the Japanese comedy scene, after appropriate translation and localization, all in English. Tickets for 4 out of 5 performances sold out instantly, and the venue was filled with roaring laughter.

Click here for footage of the Chicago performance!

https://youtu.be/02qdD_6pBvc

Chicago Performance Audience ① Chicago Performance Audience ②

Post-live surveys received rave reviews from the local audience.

"It's unique compared to American comedy, incorporating detailed elements into the jokes."

"Very energetic and expressive."

"The acting was very delicate. The expressions alone were enough to convey the meaning without relying on words."

From Japanese audience members:

"I was moved by the effort put into practicing these jokes to be performed in English."

A documentary following the comedians who challenged the Chicago performance will also be available!

The YouTube channel "OWARAI / Japanes Comedy Show" will be streaming documentary videos closely following the comedians' struggles, as well as videos of the performed skits. Please subscribe to the channel!

YouTube Channel

https://youtube.com/@owaraijapanesecomedyshow?si=nwFZ8sW4PTFkzIpA

Event Overview

Event Name: OWARAI ASAKUSA

Schedule: Friday, July 10, 2026 - Friday, July 17, 2026

Wednesday, September 2, 2026 - Friday, September 11, 2026

Time: 7:00 PM onwards (approx. 60 minutes)

Venue: Asakusa France-za Engei-jo Toyokan https://www.asakusatoyokan.com/

Ticket Price: 6,000 yen (approx. $37 USD)

Ticket Sites: (Domestic) Assoview: https://www.asoview.com/channel/tickets/42n5K5N4lu/

(International) GetYourGuide: https://www.getyourguide.com/-t1356741?preview=U0OG0IK5TGWMYQUQXU0LSCRRM9QXIN1T Cooperation: Asakusa Rokku Area Management Association

*Content is subject to change. Please be advised.

Contact Information

Chukyo TV Broadcasting Co., Ltd. Business Produce Department Phone: 052-588-4641

Reception Hours: Weekdays 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM