Television in Japan

political party in Japan

Japanese pioneer in the development of television

overview of television in Japan

thumb|Comedy duo Makoto Izubuchi|Razor Ramon RG and Razor Ramon HG is a broad word used to describe Japanese comedy as seen on television. The word owarai is the honorific form of the word warai (by adding o- prefix), meaning "a laugh" or "a smile". Owarai is most common on Japanese variety shows and the comedians are referred to as owarai geinin or owarai tarento. Presently Japan is considered to be in an "owarai boom", and many minor talents have been finding sudden fame after a gag or skit became popular.

, better known as , is a Japanese comedian and media personality. Hamatsu is best known for appearing on the controversial reality television show Susunu! Denpa Shōnen.

announcement made on public broadcasting outlets, especially in the United States, in exchange for funding