How to use a karaoke box in Japan

Step by step

1. 01

   Reception

   Give your party size and time (by 30 min, or free-time). Drink-bar plans exist. You may be asked to register as a member.

   Ask for a room

   2人で1時間お願いします

   Futari de ichi-jikan onegai shimasu

   Two people, one hour, please.

2. 02

   Go to your room

   A private room. Head to the room number you are given.

3. 03

   Add songs

   Search on the tablet (English and other languages available) by artist or song. Queued songs play in order.

4. 04

   Drinks & extending

   Order by the room phone or tablet. Extend by calling reception, or it may auto-extend.

5. 05

   Pay

   After you finish, pay all together at reception.

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