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Blending British wit with Japanese sensibility, Sam Joseph's stand-up show explores life between cultures. After six years living in Japan and 20 years raising bilingual children with his Japanese wife across Tokyo, Honolulu and the UK, he unpacks the joys and absurdities of international family life. Expect sharp observations on language mishaps, cultural misunderstandings and the strange things that happen when British understatement meets Japanese politeness. Following his previous fringe show Comedy Booby Trap, performed at Leicester, Brighton and Tunbridge Wells Fringes.
This is an archived listing from the 2026 Edinburgh Festival Fringe. I Think I'm Turning Japanese (I Really Think So, Not!) is by Sam Joseph, listed under Comedy in the Fringe programme. It plays at Just The Tonic at The Caves, Rowantree Bar, EH1 1LG, 20 August to 30 August.
The show runs 50 minutes and is suitable for ages 18+. Tickets are £10. Content warnings: Distressing or triggering themes, Strong language and Audience participation.