There’s never been any real taboo about checking into a karaoke box alone, but this chain with branches in Akihabara and elsewhere caters exclusively to solitary singers. Futuristically styled along the lines of a spaceship, 1Kara’s solo-sized booths are kitted out with recording studio-style equipment such as stand-mounted mikes – enabling a hands-free session complete with dance routine, if that’s your vibe.
Unlike regular karaoke, performance is relayed back over headphones rather than a sound system. Note that membership (¥300) is required, so be sure to take along some form of ID in order to register. Rental starts at ¥250 per 30 mins, dependent on time of day, excluding headphone hire from ¥300 – alternatively you can plug in your own.