I spent a Saturday night in Tokyo experiencing hitokara, the Japanese term for doing karaoke alone, and loved every minute.

Most people would agree that their singing voice sounds best with the reverb of a bathroom. Jankara, the biggest karaoke chain in western Japan, clearly agrees with this opinion, as shown by their ...

A rash of Japanese coronavirus clusters linked to daytime karaoke sessions by the elderly, including several linked to 93 cases in one prefecture, prompted a stern warning on Tuesday and calls for ...

Karaoke’s story begins in late 1960s Japan with a man named Shigeichi Negishi. He owned Nichiden Kogyo, which made 8-track decks, and one day, he was singing along to a radio show called “Pop ...

A Massive Karaoke Bar and Japanese Barbecue Spot Opens at the Wharf Live K debuts with 15 private singing rooms, drinking snacks, and DJ tunes.

Shigeichi Negishi, the inventor of the world's first karaoke machine, the Sparko Box, has died in Japan. He was 100.

Shigeichi Negishi, the inventor of the world's first karaoke machine, the Sparko Box, has died in Japan. He was 100.

Beth Cream says she loves singing her heart out. (Supplied) Karaoke — a Japanese word meaning empty (kara) and orchestra (okesutora) — is a pastime enjoyed by many.

Her business, Magic Karaoke Ride, uses a Dodge Caravan to carry folks around town -- sometimes farther. The van fits seven, and "everyone has a microphone so they're not singing alone," she says.