Life as it is... living in Japan

Karaoke is something that I look forward to in Japan. The concept of karaoke in most western countries is a nerve racking performance in front of a crowd at a function or bar, which usually includes being laughed at if you are not a brilliant singer. In Japan this is not the case at all. You will find karaoke in bars, but instead of being the focus, it is more often than not a form of background music. Everyone remains in their seats and simply pass the microphone around the room. Karaoke in its true form is a small privately rented room paid for by the hour, with drinks and snacks to order, and if you are really lucky unlimited ice cream (have only seen this once, but a girl can dream). It is the go to social function for all ages, especially popular for work parties. I won’t go into work events too much right now, because I certainly have enough dirt to start an entirely new blog, but let’s just say that they are a more common occurrence than your average Australian work