Today in class, we talked about the topic “Can Japanese comedies become part of the tourism industry?” I thought that they can become a tourism resource if people make enough efforts to make them easier for foreigners to understand. There are some problems with Japanese comedies. For example, many jokes use puns and wordplay, so they are hard for foreign people to understand if they do not know Japanese well. Also, some comedies are based on Japanese news, history, or traditions, so people from other countries may not understand why they are funny. However, I think there are also positive points. Not all Japanese comedies depend on language. Physical comedies, such as funny movements, facial expressions, or actions, can be understood by people from different cultures. This kind of comedies are easier for foreign tourists to enjoy. In addition, if they are performed with English subtitles or simple explanations, foreign audiences can understand them better. Learning a little about Japanese culture through comedies can also be a fun experience for tourists. For these reasons, I think Japanese comedies have the potential to attract foreign visitors. If comedians and theaters think more about foreign audiences and use simple ideas to help them understand, Japanese comedies can become one reason for people to visit Japan.