If there’s one thing every Japanese loves to do, it is to sing and delight themselves in Karaoke! From children to elderly, Karaoke is always and will always be a fun idea.
Unlike in the Western countries, you can find plenty of good karaoke bars open for 24 hours in Japan. If you want a karaoke bar with the cheapest price and great selection of songs, go try Uta Hiroba which has many branches all around Tokyo. Next to Uta Hiroba is the Karaoke-Kan a popular karaoke bar where the foreign actor Bill Murray filmed Lost In Translation in one of their karaoke boxes. Karaoke Kan also has many branches in Tokyo and its nearby prefectures. If you want to have a classy experience with good rooms and good accommodations, you can opt to try Shidax. Lastly, if you’re with a huge number of friends like 40 or 100 for example, go to Lovenet. They certainly have rooms for that.
Karaoke bars have varying prices depending on the services and place. Some are cheap and some can be downright expensive. Karaoke bars do not charge per room. They charge per person and for every thirty minutes. Just a tip: rates of Karaoke tend to be more expensive during nighttime and rush hours. Choose the karaoke bar that will suit your budget and needs.
To maximize your experience in a Karaoke Bar, here are some important guidelines you should remember:
1. Go out and sing with your friends. Yes, it’s fine to go alone but to sing with your friends is way better than to be with no one.
2. Have fun! Sing and dance to your favorite songs like there’s no one watching you. Just be careful though.
3. No mic hogging, please? When your turn is over, pass on the microphone to the next songer and support his performance just as they supported yours.
Unleash the superstar in you and sing your heart out in Karaoke!
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