👑Top 5 Karaoke Chain Stores Chosen by Non-Japanese Living in Japan

YOLO JAPAN conducts surveys on its "Short-term Job / Survey" targeting non-Japanese residents in Japan.
This time, let's take a look at the top 5 popular karaoke chain stores based on the results of a survey "What do you usually sing?".

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Respondents: 369 YOLO JAPAN members residing in Japan (from 62 countries, including the Philippines, Brazil, United States, Indonesia, and Nepal)

■Ranking List


#1 BIG ECHO (ビッグエコー)!
BIG ECHO is owned by  DAIICHIKOSHO CO., LTD. which has over 500 locations spanning from Hokkaido to Okinawa. Their early implementation of services catering to non-Japanese customers, including WeChat Pay and on-site interpreters at several locations, has contributed significantly to their popularity among non-Japanese.

#2 JOYSOUND
Similar to BIG ECHO, JOYSOUND, a subsidiary of Standard Corp., began offering services tailored for non-Japanese customers in 2015. By providing menus and instructions in various languages, they've made their karaoke rooms accessible to a global audience.

#3 Karaoke Manekineko (カラオケまねきねこ) 
Karaoke Manekineko, operated by Koshidaka Corporation, is Japan's largest karaoke chain with over 630 locations nationwide. Its official website offers multi-language support for international customers.

#4 KaraokeKan (カラオケ館) 
KaraokeKan, operated by B&V Corporation, is primarily based in the Kanto region but has locations nationwide. To cater to non-Japanese customers, staff members utilize AI translation devices that support over 70 languages.

#5 JanKara (ジャンカラ) 
JanKara, operated by TOAI Co., Ltd., is a popular karaoke chain with 180 locations, primarily in the Kansai region. Despite ranked 5th nationally due to its absence in the Kanto region, it holds the number one spot in Kansai. Its unique "Jankara Yokocho" section, featuring Japanese cuisine and culture, is particularly popular among non-Japanese.


■Summary
Many of the karaoke chain stores that are popular among Japanese also made it to the top of the list. They offer various services, making them easily accessible to non-Japanese customers.


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