![]() The tone of the material, while in the realm of current stand-up in the West, is completely different than what one might see of female Japanese comedians when performing domestically. In fact, Yumi uses the gap between her small stature, unmistakable Japanese accent and her fowl mouthed material to her advantage comedically, consistently eliciting laughter from her audiences. ![]() Certainly, no one watching her somewhat raunchy set on Saturday would confuse her the (often mistaken) image of the subservient Japanese woman. After describing her mother’s advice for her to settle down and have kids, in a sweet tone she replies with, “Fuck that shit”. On Saturday night, Yumi certainly made it clear that she would not play the role/stereotype of the traditional, demure Japanese woman. Again, for more background info on her read this excellent article. She struck out on her own and was eventually introduced to stand-up comedy through her now partner, Byron Bertram (who also headlined on Saturday and brought the house down with a great 30 minute set himself). According to a very informative article in the Georgia Straight, Yumi moved to Canada with her English teacher husband only to find married life a poor fit. Yumi is an interesting case of a Japanese comedian who found her creative voice abroad before returning to Japan. I definitely have more sense of what I really want and what makes me truly happy.This last Saturday () I had the pleasure of seeing the stand-up of Yumi Nagashima in a sold-out performance at the Millennials in Shibuya. ![]() When you compare yourself now to where you were at ten years ago, what’s a major change you can identify? What’s a subject that is currently holding your attention? Marie Kondo told me to say thank you and let them go so… What toy/book have you held onto since you were small? What’s a piece of career advice that has served you well? One skill you’d love to learn/nurture/improve this year? “Many people fail in life, not for lack of ability or brain or even courage, but simply because they have never organized their energies around a goal.” – Elbert Hubbard What life philosophy is currently helping to guide your journey? Japanese summer festival! My sister and I wore Yukata (summer cotton Kimono) and ate market foods! Mmm! What’s a childhood memory that always brings a smile to your face? What five things would you want if you were deserted on an island?īrita water filter, blow torch, sleeping bag, Olay facial cleanser for sensitive skin and Wi-Fi. Get massage from Colleen at Queen’s Feet (Vancouver) while stoned. What exhibit/museum/site are you dying to see? Their foot & body massage combo is amazing!!! Who/what has influenced your comedy the most?īo Burnham, Dave Chappelle and Wanda Sykes.īamboo Garden Health Centre. You Are a Badass by Jen Sincero, The Artist Way Julia Cameron, and The Music of Words by Haruki Murakami. To declutter our spaces is to declutter our lives. YN: When I feel connected to the audience on stage. SDTC: When and where do you feel most content/at ease? Her wickedly funny debut album drops today. With track titles like “Creepy White Man” and “Independent Woman,” Yumi adds a much-needed layer of intelligent humour and racial critique to the #MeToo movement. ![]() Her cheeky comedy explores tropes of her Japanese heritage and the taboo of sex and womanhood. She will be joining a group of 604 Records comedians on the Busload of Fun tour in early Spring 2019. She went on to become a finalist in the Yuk Off Competition in 20. Yumi Nagashima grew up in Tokyo before moving to Vancouver and diving into the comedy scene.
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