The Japanese people might really love karaoke. It’s been a popular form of entertainment since the early 80s. According to the Karaoke Industry Association, there are about 460,000 karaoke machines in all of Japan today.

To help you practise your singing skill (and help those people who cant’ stand your voice), a Japanese company has created this soundproof microphone or “Bou-on maiku myuto” (bou-on= soundproof, noiseproof; maiku=microphone; myuto=mute). It is advertised as “The best secret training! You can sing in the loudest voice while your family and neighbors sleep. You can also release stress, for example when you want to shout four-letter words without others noticing“.

So whether you want to be a karaoke star or famous singer, this device could be your first step. You can practise anytime and anywhere, without having to bother people around you. But I doubt you want to use it in the middle of the crowd.

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