Day in the Life of a Japanese Karaoke Box Worker

A day in the Life of a Japanese Private Karaoke Box Worker in Tokyo Japan. This is Japan work life in Tokyo as single person living in a 1K apartment and working at large Japanese company with a very Japanese work culture. Japanese employees even wear a SHASHO(社章), a company badge that’s issued to employees when they are hired. In Japan, many salarymen wear it proudly as sign of prestigious especially when working at a large company. We see the employees morning routine, full day at work as well as what he does after work. Masa works at BIG ECHO, a leading Karaoke chain in Japan. In fact, Karaoke and Karaoke boxes are deeply embedded Japanese culture and entertainment, as students sing after school, adults sing during and after drinking parties, and even individual users come here to practice. It’s become a part of everyday Japanese life. And unlike some countries where Karaoke is commonly performed in a room filled with strangers, In Japan the Karaoke box aka room, allows for small groups of friends to enjoy each other’s singing in privacy.
With more than 439 facilities all throughout Japan, the company's 6300 dedicated workers ensure that their customers of all ages have a fun and entertaining experience each and every time. And Masa is an important piece as he’s the chief manager of 3 shops located in Shibuya, and this is one of them, located on center-gai street, the heart of Shibuya. The Karaoke is open 24 hours a day, so the staff work in shifts to ensure a smooth operation. Today, Masa works the day shift which starts at 1PM, but he also works the overnight shift as well as the early morning shifts depending on the day.
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＊This was filmed in January 2024
＊Masa starts his work day at 1PM
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[@KGKSkull]

You need to talk about kamen rider eventually

[@11mprince]

Hey can we get a Day in the life of an anime and Manga Cafe? Or what get an idea of what it is?

[@CheapSushi]

Paolo, can you do a Day in the Life of a Japanese Visual Kei musician?

[@DaudWardhana-gn8kj]

Japanese video blog Sanada

[@tehilash7292]

Thank you for this brillient video. Wouldxyou make a day in a life of an architect, a gardner?

[@ZebraLens]

It would be nice to have a _"Where Are They Now Series",_ to catch up on previous *_DitL interviewee's_* to see what they are up to now. ♥️

[@GS1GS1]

Ummm probably doing the same thing. Japanese are very loyal workers and must of them will spend their whole life working at the same place.

[@kimkhoitruong5991]

same workers said they been there 10+ years so no point doing the series unless this channel survive the next 20 years

[@ChrisValera]

We all know what Moe and Sutan are up to

[@sowhatsupeirik]

Great idea

[@MrChucky619]

That's a great idea!!

[@RachelC89]

As a vet tech from the US, I would love to see a Japanese veterinarian day in the life!

[@harvestmoon_autumnsky]

I agree. That would be so good.

[@stefaniehase2448]

Yes, totally!

[@mariabeatrizlopezperalta5681]

Me too! It would make a very interesting video

[@GIChiyo]

"You must be smart" "Yes, indeed" HAHAHA Gotta love the confidence!!!

[@MsCanadianpie]

I love her! She's not shy 😊

[@ShesooBreezy]

I feel you gotta be quick witted and confident to be a manager. 😎😎

[@emmy9345]

I think the context was more 'you must (have to be) be smart (for the job you do)' in which case the answer is just an agreement with the statement while also inferring she must be smart thereby, she may not have meant to sound overly confident as many japanese don't like to do this (of course a culture doesn't reflect every member but I think its a safe bet)

[@TobyIKanoby]

@@MsCanadianpie yeah she's not the typical Japanese lady it seems to me.

[@ben-taobeneton3945]

The ballss to say that was hilarious 😂

[@-gh7lq]

After a whole month, we finally get to see another day in the life video. Great job on creating this video Paolo!!!👍

[@PaolofromTOKYO]

Hope you enjoyed it!

[@bonzee6817]

@@PaolofromTOKYO Thanks for your hard work as always Paolo loved this day in the life!

[@feelingsugoi]

it never feels like a whole month it feels like a 2 weeks at most but I didn't realize its been a month but still his day in the life videos are always worth the wait

[@jojorockzzz1211]

​@@PaolofromTOKYO ​ when is the Day in life of Yakuza member coming brother? We, your fans , will love it 😊

[@SofieGinting-o3i]

I was waiting for it toooo😅😂

[@Jonathan-lm7wy]

My wife and I walked past a big echo while visiting Japan and decided to check it out. We had the best worker serving us and ended up having a blast! Good times!

[@aGGeRReS]

Were there enough non-japanese songs in their collection?

[@Jonathan-lm7wy]

@@aGGeRReS definitely!

[@SlaveOfFreedom0912]

@@aGGeRReS It's sorted into all genres. J-pop, K-pop, and almost every western songs too. It was incredibly cheap compared my experience in the US so definitely recommend it

[@Terahnee]

Dittoing the plenty of English songs. Granted, the one we went to a lot when I lived in Japan was right outside a joint Japanese / American military base, but we went there a LOT and never had any problem finding plenty of songs to sing, from the pre-K aged kids through the adults. I'm pretty sure the catalogue of songs is company wide since they were also all listed in a big printed book in each room. That's another thing - because they're separate rooms we would bring along the kids. They could sing if they wanted to or some of the rooms even had a small play area for the kids. I miss it so much...

[@afizi1213]

@@Jonathan-lm7wy japan have so many old brand 😌 and it 100% japanese brand, not so many japan brand can out from japan ans go abroad

[@Itsnotthatdeep88]

These series are great because it gives us an inside look to jobs in Japan that we didn't know existed :)

[@haitolawrence5986]

Great video Paolo. Masa is clearly a man of quiet dignity. A very admirable fellow. 👍🏻

[@southcoastinventors6583]

Quite the corny man indeed.

[@Chow0012]

@@southcoastinventors6583 What makes him corny to you?

[@southcoastinventors6583]

@@Chow0012 Masa=🌽 Just like kasa sounds like house.

[@zorgucci]

I'm a huge fan of a Day in the life, Japanese people are truly inspiring.

[@daniellim6034]

The work ethic of Japan is unmatched. So inspiring.

[@RedKubisGaming]

that guy work start early morning and finish at 8.00 pm... and he havent reach home yet...

[@jody024]

Also makes for a high suicide rate.

[@Cujo5]

Very little time to socialise too.

[@Jailbreak1247]

@@RedKubisGaming plus he had to cook his own lunch that he paid for lol. Which is ironic because the reason most companies want you to eat at the cafeteria is because it should be faster

[@BubbleTea033]

@@RedKubisGaming Huh? He arrived at 11, leaves at 8, which is 9 hours with a break. That's completely normal. Given that young people where I'm from in Canada are working 2-3 jobs to afford living in cities a fraction the size of Tokyo, and he rents an apartment on only the one income, I'd say he's doing fine, and getting a pretty fair deal.

[@VEN2oo]

So what I gathered from this video was that Japanese Karaoke workers are essentially Part hotel style, part chef/ waiting staff, with singing and having fun as a center al part of their business, very unique!

[@NorCalPhil]

This is the best series on KZbin. Each day in the life is really entertaining. Thanks for the great content!

[@CapnxJakE]

I've seen so many Karaoke scenes in anime so it's nice to see what all goes into working at one. Another great video!

[@liaj5724]

Yeah the “we can’t see in the rooms” reminds me of some sus scenes I’ve seen in some manga & manhwa 😂

[@dj_fission]

I started singing along when the one manager started singing "Desperado" lol :)

[@Krinkov]

I totally wanted to hear the rest of that!

[@chelseauy8781]

Hi Paolo! My sister and I have a suggestion for your next “A day in a life…” video. Recently, we visited Tokyo Disney Sea and we got curious as to how disney staff live their life, especially the performers. Maybe in the future, you are able to consider this idea.

[@wovenscrolls]

I love these Day In The Life Videos!!!😃😃😃

[@Haru_no_ki]

Crazy how a manager of 3 stores is going out with a sign to attract customers, respect

[@Msal19]

Never stop your Japanese day in the Life series. They are the best on KZbin! Your channel and Takashi inspired me to visit Japan three times. Keep up the amazing content!

[@nyanonimous3280]

What a great start in the morning. Thank you Paolo!

[@noemuzika]

My favorite series! ❤

[@Vhicken]

Wow, this was probably my favourite Dy in the Life Yet. Maybe because the job doesn't look completely miserable, and Masa genuinely looks happy.

[@gacchan]

This guy seemed so chill and fun. Thanks for another awesome video, Paolo.

[@grtoocool]

I'm happy to see that he actually works a normal shift from 11-8. :) Thanks for these videos! I've been behind so I'm just catching up...

[@Tianton1]

I went to one of these on my first night in Japan for the Rugby World Cup in 2019.. we picked up 4 drunk salary men to come with us and we had the time of our lives! Loved it

[@ChrisValera]

Masa still has an N64. Respect.

[@gabrielbeitia9361]

We need the Day in the life of Paolo From tokyo to see how he works on the videos and he captures so many angles so well

[@stargatos]

hearing that intro is so comforting!

[@pureheartx3576]

and the BGM that plays when they wake up

[@jimmykang9500]

These videos are a warm hug. Thanks for the awesome content Paolo

[@dgk42]

I love the way he does various tasks. Cleaning, managing, training, booking, cooking and even hawking (holding a sign outside).

[@KhairulAnwar-mp8lo]

Love how the Japanese take pride in their work. Something we can all learn from and aspire to.

[@avoidingbadlife]

Congrats in getting to do this with the company and thank you once again Paolo from bringing us yet another Day in the Life video 😊Absolutely love these and always intriguing to get to see different days of people in Japan. Take care and all the best!

[@kyla-creamysoda]

I really enjoyed the final section of the video where the three managers are working and drinking together. Thanks Paolo for bringing us another great episode in the Life in Japan series!

[@angelicamason1650]

Hi Paolo. I really enjoy your “day in the life” videos. It gives insight into the real Japan beyond what a tourist sees. I was in Japan recently and went to karaoke for the first time. It was so much fun.

[@dannytrout6775]

You should do day in a life of a Japanese baseball player. Keep up the great work.😊

[@PeppaSauceQn]

Ahhhh, perfect! I hope you always do the day in the life!!! Is hands down the best series on KZbin! Japanese karaoke is such a unique setup. That would be a cool place to work! Masa looks happy there 😊

[@AkastkiGuy777]

I love these videos so much!!

[@uyennguyenmaiphuong9310]

I love this series so freaking much. Please don’t ever stop.

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Successful people don't become that way overnight. most people see at a glance-wealth, a great career, purpose-is the result of hard work and hustle over time. I pray that anyone who reads this will be successful in life🙏🙏🙏

[@AbleJennifer]

you are right .

[@AbleJennifer]

Most people don't invest due to ignorance.

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People are scared of Investment because of high rate of scammers on the market

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But of a truth they are scammers but real brokers are out there too waiting for investors.

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Talking of being successful!I i think that am blessed because if not I wouldn't have met someone who is as spectacular as Expert Mr Pierre

[@kcw1105]

Just wanted to say: I have so thoroughly enjoyed binging all of your “Day in the Life Of..” videos! So educating and also so respectful as well! It’s such a peaceful thing to have watch and learn. Please keep making more!!!

[@tully6648]

Oh, wow. I did NOT expect to ever hear someone casually say they read Kousaku Shima. I know that's such a small thing, but that was so neat to just hear randomly.

[@amorx36]

the details, cleanliness and hospitality is next level thats Japan for you!

[@paulinedizon2822]

Love these videos! I’d like to see a day in the life of a Japanese pro wrestler one of these days!

[@christopherharris6005]

Awesome video as always Paolo. These Day in the Life videos are great always looking forward to watching them to learn more about daily life in Japan. Keep up the great work.

[@mbank3832]

My favorite series is back! Thank you Paolo !

[@Boomdizzle99]

Love this series!!! Its always so interesting to see the daily lives of people in japan. Maybe in the future we can see day in the life of a bookstore owner, or firefighter, policeman, bank teller (would be a good one! Maybe they can explain why banks are so beauracratic)

[@simonediliberto4314]

He already did the firefighter one check it out

[@kellivu2981]

Love your videos! I always look forward to the Day in the Life series 💜

[@taniaj09]

I wish we had these in the UK, I would have a great time! Thanks, Paolo, for another video. Your channel continues to be one of my favourites and a new upload is always exciting!

[@GameFuMaster]

feel like they'd get trashed sooner or later

[@taniaj09]

Yeah, with our drinking/drug culture and anti social behaviour issues it just wouldn't work here, which is really sad. ​@@GameFuMaster

[@InVerum]

I stayed at Miyashita Park when I visited Tokyo last year - I walked past this place multiple times and had no idea! Cool to see how it runs on the inside... surprised it's management that does so much cleaning. You'd never see that in the West.

[@Solko]

I love how much clean they are about all the detail, including tidy everything up as well.

[@kaydeekelly5852]

I wanna day in a life of a village chief. Small traditional village.hahaha

[@ryanisthewind]

Damn! He is super handsome🔥🔥 And its so nice to see Shibuya is back to normal after what Sukuna did.

[@SpanishCocaCola]

Another great video I can't wait to go to Japan one day just to experience everything!!

[@WickedGamerCollector]

This is one of the few channel where I watch the video from begin to end 😄

[@Ideal-gamer]

Yess😂 even always the same questions and sequences.

[@Inspirmentalist]

This was an interesting one paolo. Good job. Looking forward to the next one.

[@justtalkitout]

Freaking obsessed with this series. Keep up the amazing work!

[@afizi1213]

12:45 this is the most culture we see in tokyo when many worker out to promote like this and what i proud of japan is they still like use manual or old things like this ,this is never have in any country they just like to put the poster

[@HuyTran-gg6ex]

Nice content, Paolo! Please make a day in life of a Japanese Banker!

[@2AToday]

Great job with this! The ‘day in a life’ videos are amazing and I look forward to them so much!!

[@Biantastic7]

I am too enchanted by the cinematography of your videos, it seems you really enjoy it!

[@YokoFuongAnh]

Karaoke is so common in Asian countries. I am Vietnamese and in Vietnam people LOVE to sign. My parents even have a full karaoke set in their home 😄

[@holeefuk5214]

I WILL NEVER HAVE ENOUGH JAPAN DAY IN THE LIFE VIDEOS! MORE PAOLO! I DEMAND MORE!!!!!

[@sonderous4115]

These videos are always so interesting! Thanks for showing us another glimpse of the day in the life of another person living in Japan! 😊

[@adminams13]

The dedication and hard work really pay off in these videos.

[@CGiles]

I love this series!

[@yaniperez5807]

Great video Paolo! I’m a barber in the US and I love watching your channel and this series is one of my favorites. Would love to see you film a day in the life of a Japanese barber/ hairdresser! Cheers 👍🏼

[@iamlinda100]

Wow 50% discount is alot! I work for a large pharmacy chain here in Australia, and our staff discount is only 10%, and we only get discounts for some of the products we sell, not all. Another great video, I love Paolo's 'Day in the life' and 'behind the counter' videos.

[@abnormalryu8776]

When Paolo posts, my life is completed.

[@Totchi85]

Okay, it's settled, next time I'm in Japan, I will finally go into a Big Echo :) Maybe the one in Shibuya. Thanks for always making the "Day in the Life" series so interesting :D

[@boy638]

Couldn't sing any more praises for this guy.

[@AmbientWalking]

Beautiful and wonderful. Thanks for this.

[@Tofushoots]

These day in the life videos gotta be my favourite thing on KZbin.

[@KontauriC07]

Their Karaokes are so professional 🥺

[@urbanvoice8318]

what a lovely, hard working man...

[@grouchydude3448]

Do a day in the life of a Police officer in Japan!

[@sinvalsouza8313]

If you see this, please send positive vibes my way. I’ve been struggling with health issues for years and could use your prayers.

[@jerrykco]

Thank you so much for pronouncing “karaoke” the right way as much as possible.

[@Zehahahahahahahahahahahaha]

Yeah, not keriyowki like I hear the most from western people

[@paulccrimmins]

A day in the life and behind the counter are 2 of the best series on KZbin today or ever! Thanks, Paolo!

[@12345cdog12345]

Would love to see a day in the life of a japanese stock trader

[@NarhArc]

Still waiting for a day in the life of a Japanese Emperor

[@Kayaonanao]

😂😂😂😂

[@hitmyslimjim]

Love all your Day in the Lives. I feel that these game-center/karaoke ones in particular are hitters. Looking forward to see more "blue-collar" and part-time workers, because their hours are also often as long as salarymen/women.

[@TokyoPiratesOfficial]

Day in a Life of Eiichiro Oda please 🙏 ❤

[@TheeLadyDivine]

Hello Paolo! Thank you to both you and Maiko for another fantastic “Day in the Life” video. Would you please consider doing a video following a Nurse or Doctor (or someone in healthcare). I’m a Nurse and I am very curious to see how Japan handles its healthcare.

[@frozendefender5690]

Always feel guilty of being tired after my 7 hour shift after I see what the people in these videos do. Good video.

[@prachiarora6245]

don't... These long shifts are a bane to Work-Life balance & I am sure affect one's mental health in the long run. It feels as if the people's whole identity is working, which is quite sad I believe.😢

[@southcoastinventors6583]

Guilty about being tired sounds like robot talk to me.

[@jensencarino486]

Good hard working man, very respectable.

[@Chonky_boi265]

This was fun. I really enjoyed seeing all the things behind the scenes. Thanks Paolo!

[@user-yb6tk1ru6x]

It seems like such a respectable career. 😊

[@Daphoid]

Another awesome video! I wonder if karaoke took off due to the more polite or very "on" culture during the day. An outlet for example (like sports or other hobbies - but due to space constraints at home, this is a space for that).

[@sbst7577]

Finally first I am seeing someone in day in life series, brushing the teeth before food and taking bath in the morning 😂

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To obtain financial freedom, one must either be a business owner, an investor or both, generating passive income, particularly on a weekly and monthly basis that's the key to living a financially stable life. I pray that anyone who reads this will be successful in life..

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I have been thinking about how to grow my reserve by at least 10% or more within months. I will be grateful if you can give tips or anything on how to make good market picks and how I can get my portfolio diversified and balanced in order to meet up my target.

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The market will always undergo changes and various challenges, so if you want fo reach your goals of being financially free, you have to be really focused and do your due diligence. Also having a financial consultant can be very helpful

[@nellisnellas]

Thanks for the video, I really like the editing style and the content. There's some sort of relaxing escapism in your day in the life videos 😊

[@dream431ca]

8:33 My goodness, she is gorgeous 😍

[@dwn2967]

what a great video as always, paolo! thanks! i'm in a completely different line of work, and i always appreciate seeing these videos because it shows just how much people in the service industry do. we should all be kinder and more appreciative towards them. side note though: a 50% staff discount for food sounds great but when you have to prepare it yourself ':D just means that one pays for the food packages, likely overpriced compared to the same food from some supermarket/konbini

[@GildedButterfly]

Day in the life of a foreign English teacher!

[@DaftSheep]

Like a Westerner teaching abroad?

[@GildedButterfly]

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[@brianflynn5355]

No thanks. Paolo won't do it either. Not interested in the life of foreigners living in Japan. There are many channels devoted to that. We want to see Japan & it's people.

[@southcoastinventors6583]

You want to see a video about a person who lived in a foreign country for years and never learned the language

[@roxyglow9670]

yeah but relax lol😂😂​@@brianflynn5355

[@Chibi1986]

I'll have to keep Big Echo in mind for when I visit Japan. So long as they've got some Digimon songs, I'll be satisfied.

[@lyrand6408]

Paolo, we still need the Day in the Life of a Gundam Pilot. (probably gonna have to wait around a hundred years but hey at least it should be on the list)

[@jlshel42]

Into the Paolo-verse

[@Worldgold633]

I never thought that karaoke was such a fun business. I might have to consider getting into it myself anyway thank you for all the day of life videos. You have definitely given me so much inspiration and I am truly grateful

[@Delzak]

Idk how I’m this early again but I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again. I’m a simple man. I see a Paolo video, I watch the Paolo video.

[@figtoast4412]

I love ur series... i literally chose to watch your video over seventeen's this time🤭🥹

[@Gojira925]

This reminds me of the game karaoke

[@neonunderground5972]

Ok I need a 2 hour version of this.