Kansai Comedy: KYOTO/w CHRIS NATSUUME and JAY YAMAKI (English)

Kansai Comedy is bringing two of Tokyo's best straight to Pontocho for one night only.

Headlining the show are Jay Yamaki and Chris Natsuume — both regulars on Tokyo's English comedy circuit, both bringing full sets built from years on stage.

Jay is a World Roast Battle Champion who paid his dues in some unusual ways on the way there — including a stint proofreading porn comics. Expect something sharp and fast. TimeOut Tokyo

Chris has spent 25 years in Japan developing a long list of questionable takes on language, culture, his prostate, and panda sex — and somehow makes every single one of them funny. If you've got an HR department, leave them at home. TCB TICF

Joining them on the night will be Kansai Comedy regulars, rounding out a lineup that's bigger, sharper, and louder than our usual Saturday nights at Ki Bar.

What to expect
🎤 Headline sets from Jay Yamaki & Chris Natsuume (Tokyo)
🌏 Plus Kansai Comedy regulars
😂 A one-night-only lineup you won't see again
🍸 Drinks available throughout the show
🤝 A welcoming crowd of expats, travellers, students, and locals

Details
📅 Friday, August 21, 2026
🕘 Doors 8:30pm | Show 9:00pm
📍 Ki Bar, Pontocho, Kyoto
🎟 Tickets: ¥2,000

Note: This venue requires a 1 drink or food purchase minimum on entry (¥1000)