"Everyone likes a laugh now and then, right?"
So says Chris Wells, and he should know: He's one of the movers and shakers behind Tokyo's lively English-language comedy scene.
In bars and cafes around the city, you can watch live standup and improv (think "Whose Line Is It Anyway?" on stage in front of you) performed by seasoned professionals. Not only that: Tokyo Comedy Store also runs a couple of beginners' open-mic nights, allowing would-be comics the opportunity to try their gags out on real, live audiences.