Karaoke box

Many people of all ages enjoy karaoke as a pastime in Japan, as it still has a huge influence in the Japanese music scene[3] and it is also a place that can attract tourists as well.

[5] There is also a different style of karaoke, the traditional type where the patrons sing in front of everyone that is also still offered in popular entertainment areas, rather than the private boxes.

It is suitable for use by one or two people[6] The booths are cheaper than the traditional karaoke box, as they do not have to rent a room but just go in and sing a number of songs.

[7] The booths have an air conditioner, seats for the customers, the karaoke equipment, and headsets.

[12] It is also common to simply abbreviate it as K in Hong Kong Cantonese, often when used as a verb, for example 去K歌 (to go K songs) or 去唱K (to go sing K).