Japan

As you probably know, karaoke first originated in Japan, where people are known to be �entertainment fans'.

from the Japanese words ‘kara’ meaning empty and ‘oke’ short for orchestra

Karaoke, derived from the Japanese words ‘kara’ meaning empty and ‘oke’ short for orchestra, refers to the popular activity of singing along to pre-recorded instrumental tracks.

in Kobe City, Japan

Karaoke started in Kobe City, Japan, and soon spread all over Asia and later the world.

to Japanese drummer Daisuke Inoue's inventions

Commonly attributed to Japanese drummer Daisuke Inoue's inventions in the early 1970s, karaoke (literally meaning 'the empty or void orchestra') was possibly a Communist's term for a singalong device that played possibly a Communist's own songs for a ¥100 coin.

in Japanese culture

Karaoke’s origins and history are deeply rooted in Japanese culture.