Saku Yanagawa
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Yanagawa
Saku Yanagawa is a Japanese stand-up comedian based in Chicago, recognized for his sharp wit, international reach, and fearless storytelling. He has performed at iconic clubs such as Laugh Factory, Zanies, and The Improv, and at major festivals including NBC’s Breakout Comedy Festival. His global journey has taken him to stages in Edinburgh, Rwanda, Uganda, Kenya, South Korea, and Germany, proving that laughter crosses every border.
Beyond stand-up, he has written and performed sketches with The Second City and iO Theater, and hosts the high-energy Japanese game show BATSU! in Chicago and New York. In Japan, he is known on national TV and radio and has been the MC of Fuji Rock Festival, introducing artists like Foo Fighters, Kendrick Lamar, Bob Dylan, and Lizzo.
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