Over 500 karaoke boxes close due to Covid-19, dealing historic blow to the industry

https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Katy KellySafety fears and an urge to social distance has rung a death knell for one of Japan’s most famous pastimes. Spend enough time in Japan and you’ll find yourself in a karaoke booth, whether by your own will or otherwise. Karaoke is such a deeply beloved institution in Japan that it’s possible to find onsen […]