That’s because Karaoke Kan is one of a growing number of Japanese businesses catering to ohitorisama, or the solo customer. Inside your karaoke booth for one, no one can hear you scream. Facebook Twitter Pinterest There are 18m single households in Japan – just under a third of total households. “Businesses are offering various goods and services in response to the trend for people to enjoy activities alone,” Matsushita said. “The depth and range of these services is a reflection of the expanding nature of that trend.”At Karaoke Kan, there was time for one last song before the hour-long session ended.

Source: The Guardian December 25, 2018 10:52 UTC