Manzai (漫才) is one of the most popular types of Japanese “owarai“ (“comedy”) and has roots traceable back to 1,000 years ago.  We can describe manzai as similar to American stand-up comedy: a comedy performance where the comedian stands directly in front of the audience to entertain the spectators without the use of any prompts. … Continue reading What Is Manzai? The Japanese Art of Comedy