Join Ruben VM on a musical voyage on life as a “gaijin”, or foreigner, in this wonderful—and often confusing—country. Gaijin Seat Shanties is an anthology of songs that explore Japan from all angles, in the form of upbeat tunes and catchy hooks.

Ruben VM is Japan’s only English-language musical comedian, having honed his craft for over a decade, performing in both English and Japanese around the country, and even being crowned Japan’s top minority comedian in 2020 on NHK’s Baribari Show-1, beating out a schizophrenic, a quadriplegic, and a troupe of legally deaf comedians to prove that in Japan, even a straight white guy can overcome societal barriers. He is a multi-instrumentalist and multi-media comedian that is sure to entertain and make you appreciate Japan in a much more nuanced way. Book your ticket now to ensure this show does not have any gaijin seats!

Unlock the Ultimate Comedy Experience at the Tokyo International Comedy Festival!

The Tokyo International Comedy is an 11-day celebration of comedy, and the Festival Pass is your golden key to experiencing it all!

Why Grab the Festival Pass?

Access to 64 Spectacular Shows: With your Festival Pass, you gain entry to nearly all 60+ comedy shows at this year’s festival. From hilarious stand-up routines to side-split, and the chaos of Roast Battle you won’t miss a moment of the action!
:money_with_wings: Unbeatable Value: At just 5000¥, the Festival Pass is a steal, and includes the show that you bought it for. Here’s the magic: each show can be reserved for only 500¥ with your pass. That’s right—after just 2 shows, your pass has already paid for itself!

Flexibility and Freedom: With access to every show, you can mix and match your schedule to catch your favorite comedians or discover new ones. The pass gives you the freedom to explore and enjoy the festival at your own pace.

How It Works:
Purchase Your Pass: Buy the Festival Pass from the ticketing page of any TICF show for just 5000¥. This includes entry to your first show.
Reserve Your Shows: Reserve other TICF shows for only ¥500. Happy Hour Shows are free. Shows may sell out so make sure to reserve your spot early.
Enjoy the Festival: Sit back, relax, and let the laughter roll as you take in every hilarious moment.
Don’t Miss Out!

Tokyo Comedy Bar (TCB), 150-0043 渋谷区, 東京都, Japan

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