Pasela karaoke parlors feature champagne and dining.
The Pasela chain of karaoke parlors, operated by Tokyo-based company Newton, have found a way to make money during off-peak singing hours during the day: hiring out the karaoke rooms as conference facilities.
Pasela karaoke parlors are now doubling as conference rooms.
Facilities include projectors, wireless internet connections, and whiteboards, thus catering to a new need among the growing number of companies who have started to downsize office space in order to cut costs. Rooms cost around 10,000 yen ($100) for one hour.
Pasela karaoke parlors are positioned as a luxury alternative to nation-wide chains, boasting chandeliers, champagne, and state-of-the-art karaoke machines. Select locations in popular entertainment districts such as Shinjuku and Shibuya are billed as “Pasela Resorts.” The Pasela Resort in Shinjuku, for example, features six floors of karaoke, dining, a Mexian-themed darts bar, a billiards hall, and a rental party space.
As Pasela Resorts are located in areas where many companies have offices and offer both dinning and entertainment, they are a popular location for “bonenkai,” end-of-year office parties always held outside of the office.
Learn more:
Pasela official homepage (Japanese)