A familiar song has some people tapping their toes or humming along. Others want to grab the microphone and take center stage, seizing their chance to be a star, even for just a fleeting moment.

TOKYO -- Japan's consumer spending has been losing momentum. Saburo Hayashi, president of Big Echo karaoke booth chain operator Daiichikosho, recently spoke with The Nikkei about trends and the ...

Big Echo, the largest karaoke chain in Japan, has fallen into the red for the first time since it got started in 1976, and operator Daiichikosho Co. says the novel coronavirus is to blame. The ...

Karaoke is one of those quintessential modern Japanese experiences. Crowd into a tiny private room and take your seat on the uncomfortable leather sofa, fumble around with the video remote control as ...