Business Success Japan Comedy, Culture, and Entrepreneurship in Japan with BJ Fox
Feb 11, 2024
Tokyo-based British comedian and entrepreneur BJ Fox shares his journey in Japan, from launching Japan's first stand-up club to navigating cultural differences and breaking comedy chains. The podcast delves into unexpected opportunities, embracing extremes for growth, and the challenges of the Japanese comedy industry.
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NHK Pitch
- BJ Fox pitched a TV show to NHK after a producer saw him MC a comedy show.
- This led to "Home Sweet Tokyo," which ran for four seasons.
Corporate Skills in Comedy
- BJ Fox believes his corporate experience, including PowerPoint skills, helped him secure the "Home Sweet Tokyo" sitcom deal.
- He questions if his success stemmed from creativity or presentation skills.
Comedy Beginnings
- BJ Fox started comedy in Singapore after realizing he could get quicker feedback than with his comic writing.
- Moving to Tokyo, he co-founded Stand-Up Tokyo due to limited performance opportunities.