'Karaoke Shrine' popular in southwestern Japan

'Karaoke Shrine' popular in southwestern Japan

OITA, Japan - The "Karaoke Shrine" in Kitsuki, Oita Prefecture, southwestern Japan, has its own "torii" gateway, just like that at the entrance to a real Shinto shrine, as seen in this photo taken Oct. 25, 2014. The facility has become a popular socializing venue among karaoke lovers since it opened 25 years ago.

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