karaoke

How solo karaoke changed our Japanese writer’s outlook on life

Our worst critic is usually ourselves.

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The time P.K. flatly refused a request from his deceased best friend’s mom at their first meeting

A long-buried memory recently resurfaced during our Japanese-language reporter’s annual memorial trip–and he still doesn’t know how to feel about it.

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Luxury hotel chain offering karaoke in a large tub floating on the ocean

It’s perfect for butchers, bakers, and candlestick makers.

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Looking to have the best night out on Ishigaki Island in Okinawa? Go to this enka pub right now

The owner is a stylishly eccentric enka singer who sings along with his guests and promises a great night will be had by all.

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Here are Japan’s most-sung karaoke songs in 2022 from karaoke system Joysound

Want to know what people in Japan are singing? Joysound knows.

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Beer, Suntory whiskey for under a buck and all-you-can eat ice cream! Joy at Tokyo’s Karaoke One

This hidden-gem karaoke chain is perfect for your inner child and adult-beverage-loving grown-up.

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The Top 10 anime theme songs that Japanese people jammed to at karaoke in 2021

Both the opening and ending theme of this particular anime made it into the Top Three.

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Here’s what Japanese netizens think of the U.S.’s top 20 most-picked karaoke songs

How do America’s karaoke selections compare to Japan’s?

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How can you maximize the calories you burn singing karaoke?【Experiment】

Yes, Japanese karaoke machines will tell you how many calories you used singing.

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No-charge karaoke rooms now available across Japan to keep country singing during the pandemic

Karaokekan shifts to a new strategy.

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Over 500 karaoke boxes close due to Covid-19, dealing historic blow to the industry

Safety fears and an urge to social distance has rung a death knell for one of Japan’s most famous pastimes.

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Japanese karaoke now offers “Mask Effect” for people with face masks【Video】

The improvement in sound makes us think we should all wear face masks at karaoke from now on.   

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Is Japan’s crazy silent karaoke gadget the solution for stay-home singing? 【Video experiment】

We test out the One-Person Karaoke Deluxe.

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Mr. Sato records his own CD while working from a karaoke room

It had always been our writer’s dream to cut an album, but there was just one problem…

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Skip Starbucks? A super-cheap, semi-secret alternative to a coffeehouse break in Tokyo

A private room all to yourself for hours on end, free Wi-Fi, unlimited drinks, and enough space to take a nap, all for less than five bucks.

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How to improve your singing at karaoke with a deceivingly simple trick

For those who are microphone-shy or desire that perfect performance, there’s a shockingly easy way to hit higher notes (and higher scores).

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HacoKara Karaoke Box: The best way to de-stress at the cinema in Japan

Mr Sato belts out a tune in the phone-booth style box and emerges like Superman.

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Tokyo host club host headbutts woman after being told he “sucks” at karaoke

”It pissed me off” host tells police.

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SoraNews24’s shy singer Mai checks out foreigner-friendly one-person karaoke chain One Kara

All the fun of karaoke with high-spec gear, but none of the stage fright.

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High-end karaoke chain invites anyone to come in for water and rest even if not a customer

Pasela’s gesture is simple but effective, and receiving lots of praise.

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