Originally Posted by LapLap

Q.
So... I need to look poor (that's true enough) and sit on a park bench?
As long as I don't get picked up by yoko ono.. sounds ok


There are Karaoke booths all over the city.
If you're alone and want to sing along with someone and don't mind paying for the privilege (and male) you can go somewhere like Roppongi to a 'Hostess' bar with karaoke facilities. There, you will find beautiful women, many of whom will speak basic English, some of whom will be accomplished singers, who will ensure that you always have a drink in your hand, that you always have a hot towel to refresh you as you emerge from the jon and they will encourage you, and accompany if you wish, in this typically Japanese pursuit.

Nothing sadder than entering a karaoke booth on your own to record your efforts.

I know of one young American woman who was eating in a park in Tokyo and was approached by an older Japanese man. He requested that she accompany him to a karaoke booth. He very much enjoyed singing in English and wanted very much for her to accompany him (and, one assumes, to offer the occasional compliment). Since she was broke, had nothing better to do that afternoon, and he was paying, she went along and had a rather... erm, interesting but unsalacious couple of hours. From what I hear, her experience wasn't unique.