{"id":11640,"date":"2023-03-21T10:50:25","date_gmt":"2023-03-21T02:50:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/expat.metroresidences.com\/sg\/?p=11640"},"modified":"2023-08-15T17:02:45","modified_gmt":"2023-08-15T09:02:45","slug":"yumi-nagashima-pure-anticipation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/expat.metroresidences.com\/sg\/yumi-nagashima-comedian-pure-anticipation\/","title":{"rendered":"Yumi Nagashima\u2014Pure Anticipation"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom”][vc_column column_padding=”padding-4-percent” column_padding_position=”all” background_color=”#fefeff” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”10px” top_margin=”-20%” width=”5\/6″ tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none”]
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<\/div><\/div>[vc_custom_heading text=”Yumi Nagashima\u2014Pure Anticipation” font_container=”tag:h1|text_align:left” use_theme_fonts=”yes” css=”.vc_custom_1679364881569{margin-bottom: 20px !important;}”][vc_custom_heading text=”Discover the rising stand-up comedian’s unique style and touring experiences.” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text css_animation=”fadeIn” css=”.vc_custom_1679379570439{margin-top: 20px !important;margin-bottom: 20px !important;}”]For International Women\u2019s Day, we had the privilege of talking to the three Queens of Asia Comedy. We got to know about how they\u2019re getting back to what they do best\u2014spreading joy\u200a\u2014\u200aand how they bring a piece of home wherever they go. This is part three of three interviews. You can also read our conversations with Aditi Mittal<\/a> and Joanne Kam<\/a> too.<\/em>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css_animation=”fadeIn” css=”.vc_custom_1679365354215{margin-top: 20px !important;margin-bottom: 20px !important;}”]How can one talk about sex? Talking about sex does feel like actual sex (unless you’re\u00a0<\/span>that<\/span><\/em> talented). You\u2019re always toeing the line, not knowing what will work. But when Yumi Nagashima takes the stage, she lets you sit in the anticipation of it all. As a stand-up comedian, she describes her own comedy style as \u2018intimate, dry and a little dark’<\/a>. She revels in the tension from noticing the things we don\u2019t really want to think about. She plays with your expectations, your anticipation for the punchline.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

But, what\u2019s the weirdest thing that happens to her when she gets back on tour? She could enter Singapore without a visa. What else is new as she gets back to touring? Find out more below.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css_animation=”fadeIn” css=”.vc_custom_1679366890855{margin-top: 20px !important;margin-bottom: 20px !important;}”]\n

Relish in YuMi Nagashima’s cheeky wit at the Queens of Asia Comedy show<\/a> at Projector X Picturehouse! Use the code MetroResVIP<\/span> for 20% (!!) off, only on the Fever app on iOS<\/a> or Android<\/a>.<\/strong><\/em><\/h4>\n[\/vc_column_text]
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*The conversation below has been edited for clarity.<\/em><\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css_animation=”fadeIn” css=”.vc_custom_1679366753070{margin-top: 20px !important;margin-bottom: 20px !important;}”]\n

I was viewing some of your sets, and I listened to your comedy album \u2018My Name is Yumi\u2019<\/a>. So, in your opinion: which country has the best white men?<\/strong><\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css_animation=”fadeIn” css=”.vc_custom_1679305079548{margin-top: 20px !important;margin-bottom: 20px !important;}”]“It’s not a country but the restaurant called “White Spot” near my house does.”<\/em>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css_animation=”fadeIn” css=”.vc_custom_1679305516567{margin-top: 20px !important;margin-bottom: 20px !important;}”]\n

So let\u2019s get into it\u2014Why did you choose to tour and travel as a comedian?<\/strong><\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css_animation=”fadeIn” css=”.vc_custom_1679305131045{margin-top: 20px !important;margin-bottom: 20px !important;}”]“I love traveling and learning about the world! International comedians are the coolest<\/strong>!”<\/em>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css_animation=”fadeIn” css=”.vc_custom_1679305522884{margin-top: 20px !important;margin-bottom: 20px !important;}”]\n

What was it like to make Vancouver your home as an expat? What was the biggest challenge?<\/strong><\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css_animation=”fadeIn” css=”.vc_custom_1679305554070{margin-top: 20px !important;margin-bottom: 20px !important;}”]“I talk about this in my jokes too, but Vancouver is very progressive and it has a much better society for women than Japan does. It’s been more healing than challenging.”<\/em>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css_animation=”fadeIn” css=”.vc_custom_1679305529849{margin-top: 20px !important;margin-bottom: 20px !important;}”]\n

How did you start touring? What type of traveller do you think you are?<\/strong><\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css_animation=”fadeIn” css=”.vc_custom_1679305247180{margin-top: 20px !important;margin-bottom: 20px !important;}”] “When my YouTube video went viral I started to get invitations to perform all over the world. I’m pretty skilled at travelling. I travel with style!”<\/em>[\/vc_column_text]
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What are some of the weirdest or most unexpected things that have happened to you while on tour, and how did you handle those situations?<\/strong><\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css_animation=”fadeIn” css=”.vc_custom_1679305299720{margin-top: 20px !important;margin-bottom: 20px !important;}”]“When I entered Singapore without any visa I felt weird! I was like, ‘Are you sure?'”<\/em>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css_animation=”fadeIn” css=”.vc_custom_1679305592262{margin-top: 20px !important;margin-bottom: 20px !important;}”]\n

What are some of the most rewarding moments you’ve experienced while on tour, and how have those moments impacted your comedy and career?<\/strong><\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css_animation=”fadeIn” css=”.vc_custom_1679305381173{margin-top: 20px !important;margin-bottom: 20px !important;}”]“The most rewarding moment is when I eat local food with local comedians. This does inspire me to write more food jokes.”<\/em>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css_animation=”fadeIn” css=”.vc_custom_1679305602265{margin-top: 20px !important;margin-bottom: 20px !important;}”]\n

How has touring changed the way you see the world, and yourself?<\/strong><\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css_animation=”fadeIn” css=”.vc_custom_1679305425504{margin-top: 20px !important;margin-bottom: 20px !important;}”]“I learned how to let go of control and be more present!”<\/em>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css_animation=”fadeIn” css=”.vc_custom_1679368566416{margin-top: 20px !important;margin-bottom: 20px !important;}”]\n

What are the 3 things you must bring when you go on a tour that reminds you of home?<\/strong><\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css_animation=”fadeIn” css=”.vc_custom_1679306027062{margin-top: 20px !important;margin-bottom: 20px !important;}”]“Pj’s I wear at home, my favourite face wash, and vitamins I take every day.”<\/em>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css_animation=”fadeIn” css=”.vc_custom_1682068878010{margin-top: 20px !important;margin-bottom: 20px !important;}”]\n

About the Writer: Benedict Lim<\/strong><\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css_animation=”fadeIn” css=”.vc_custom_1682068725098{margin-top: 20px !important;margin-bottom: 20px !important;}”]As the resident punmaker, Benedict is really bad at making people laugh. They’re much better at diving into the nuances of the things they write about.[\/vc_column_text]
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