Think you can "kara" a tune, "oke"? The first part of the word,"kara", comes from the word "karappo" meaning empty or void. The second half of the word,"oke",comes from the word "okesutura," from the English word orchestra. Our last day as a group was, of course, heralded with a bit of karaoke! (pronounced the Japanese way: “kah-rah-oh-kay”…not “carry-oh-key” like we pronounce it…but who cares, right?). We left Akasaka Prince hotel after the Sayonara buffet (all 14+ of us) to find a perfect place to sing our little hearts out…and that we did! We had a big room equipped with two microphones to share in our own little private karaoke paradise. The room even had a phone that you can call for more drinks (or food). So…I ventured to Japan with only one desire…to sing my signature “Tiny Dancer” karaoke style. Sadly, though, there was no "Tiny Dancer" on the playlist at any of the karaoke bars I visited in Japan (this was my 4th time at karaoke and I love it!). My substitute for “Tiny Dancer” was Carrie Underwood’s “Before He Cheats” which I do an outstanding job at, I might add. This place didn’t have “Tiny Dancer” nor “Before He Cheats”, so I was a little bummed until I found Faith Hill’s “Mississippi Girl” to sing as my last song of the night and the last song of the trip before returning to Mississippi. Lori and I left a little early to get some sleep, but not before a photo session at the top of the hotel.
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