July 27, 2009 7:07 PM

Meet Kevin Cooney

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Hello reader! Allow me to introduce myself. I am the newest addition to the line up of bloggers here on jibtv.com. I am American in origin, specifically New York, and a resident of Tokyo now, for these last 8 years. My work in Tokyo is varied and exciting. This is one of the reasons, what I thought would be a brief 1 year stint in Japan, has now evolved into what, some here in Tokyo term... "a lifer."

I have the privilege of appearing on a program on NHK World/jibtv called Tokyo Eye, and have covered a range of topics for the show. My favorite episodes had me working overnight as a fishmonger in Tsukiji Market, gourmet feasts as I reviewed the buffet world of Tokyo and even dancing in a glittering sequined yukata.

Aside from onscreen performances, I also perform on stage. I am a regular, working stand-up comedian at The Tokyo Comedy store, and travel the country performing my Japan themed comedy act.

The majority of my work though, is writing. Currently, I am penning a children's television show for NHK and a comedy/drama that first aired on NHK. It has made me a true rarity, a foreign TV writer.

I'm looking forward to sharing my life, world, and little things I love about this great city with you! Please stay tuned to my posts here on jibtv.com.

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Tim | August 15, 2010 2:49 AM | Reply

Hi Kevin. Do you perform your stand up set in English? How does it go over the Japanese audience? I'm a Philippine based standup comedian (originally from San Francisco) and have been to Japan a few times. I'm interested in the standup comedy scene in Tokyo.

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