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Learn Japanese with JapanesePod101.com! Japanese comedy, fashion and travel…three very different things that you can find here. And, if you’re curious about the nuances of the Kansai dialect, believe it or not, it’s all here too! Welcome to the first episode of Yuri’s audio blog! Get to know your host and what this dynamic audio blog will be all about. In this first episode, Yuri introduces us to Japanese comedy, fashion, travel and even the Kansai dialect. If you’re ready to learn about some of the most exciting aspects of Japan, you’ll want to pay attention to Yuri’s audio blog!

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Learn Japanese with JapanesePod101.com! Do you have a favorite comedian? Do you have a friend whom you think is as funny as anybody in the comedy business? Tonight I was at a comedy club in Tokyo though and I saw a Japanese woman perform that was as funny as any man I have seen. A lot of my friends in Japan still think women can’t be as funny, and I always take them with me to the Japanese comedy clubs to prove them wrong! What about you? Have you seen some great women comedians? If you haven’t been to a Japanese comedy club or seen some of the best Japanese comedians, you really MUST check out this lesson! So what are you waiting for?

Learning Japanese with JapanesePod101.com is the most fun and effective way to learn Japanese! This Japanese Audio Blog lesson discusses the comedic talent of a rare person, a Japanese woman making her living as a comedian in Japan. Every comedian has a “shtick,” or basic premise to most of his or her comedy. Tune in to this Japanese Audio Blog lessons and find out more about this fantastic Japanese comedic jewel! Check out JapanesePod101.com where you will find many more fantastic Japanese lessons and learning resources! Leave us a message while you are there!

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Learn Japanese with JapanesePod101.com! Have you ever heard of the Japanese comedy duo Downtown? If not, you’ve got to check out this episode of Yuri’s audio blog. Here, you’ll hear all about the group’s members and how they keep audiences doubled over in laughter. Popular among teenagers and twenty-somethings, Downtown is a comedic force to be reckoned with.

In this audio blog, Yuri takes the time to tell us what she finds so funny about the duo Downtown. From one man who plays up the funnier sides of a Japanese salary man to the outrageous characters they take one, you’ll understand why Downtown is such a hit. If you’re longing to learn more about popular comedy in Japan, don’t miss this audio blog!

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Learn Japanese with JapanesePod101.com! In Yuri’s previous audio blog, we learned about the world of Japanese comedy. This time, she delves into the world of Beat Takeshi, one of Japan’s most popular comedians. After reading about this multi-talented man, you might be surprised to learn that he’s in his sixties!

Beat Takeshi is a comedian turned film director who is incredibly popular in Japan. If you’re taking an interest in Japanese comedy, his name is one you’ve got to become familar with. After hearing this episode of Yuri’s Audio Blog, I bet you’ll by dying to hear some of his work!

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Learn Japanese with JapanesePod101.com! Yuri’s back for another installment of her audio blog. Today, she tells us all about the world of Japanese comedy. Are you a fan of comedians? If so, this audio blog is a must hear!

Yuri dedicates this audio blog to ‘manzai,’ or Japanese comedy. If you’re interested in what types of comedy are available in Japan or the popular comedians, this is the audio blog for you. Just like in the United States, Japanese comedians are often good looking, and they like to branch out into the world of television and movies. This is a fun and funny audio blog that you’re sure to enjoy!

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