Showing posts with label The Cage. Show all posts
Showing posts with label The Cage. Show all posts

Sunday, June 14, 2009

NRT: Cluck Murdered!!

NARITA, JAPAN AP - A terrible tragedy occurred in Narita Japan on Sunday, June 13th. World famous actor and rubber chicken inpersonator 'Cluck' was brutally murdered at The Cage in Narita Japan. Cluck was initially reported missing, but a first sweep of the ultra classy karaoke bar revealed nothing. However, sadly his body was recovered moments later, savagely hacked into pieces. His head was never recovered, perhaps now a trophy for his murderer.

A preliminary investigation attempting to find the perpetrator did not turn up any leads. However, in what was sadly to be Cluck's last photo, an unknown person posed with cluck and a bubbly Brit chick. This person, due to the look of disdain and jealousy in his face, is now considered a suspect. He is wanted for questioning but authorities have not been able to identify him.


An attempt by fans to repair the famed latex icon failed, and he was promptly thereafter hoisted in tribute on a bottle of his favorite beer, Yebisu.


A valiant worker at the cage offered her medical services in a last ditch effort to piece together Cluck, but that too was unsuccessful. It was decided that traveling as a 'FrankenCluck' would stain Cluck's revered worldwide image. He was laid to rest the next day. A cremation was planned, but after the first Narita Hilton Hotel fire alarm evacuation due toxic burning rubber fumes, that ceremony was promptly cancelled.



Here are the rest of the shots from that fateful night.
As usual, the evening started off at the Jet Lag Club. The popcorn was exceptionally good today!


We had dinner at Ramen Bayashi. The soup again was awesome! Sal had the Ginger pork. Beth had fried rice. Excellent tastes all around!


And then it was off to The Cage for a wild night of Karoake. Little did we realize the somber tragedy that was to befall later that evening.
Opening Toasts

Doing it 'My Way'

A Lufthansa liebschen

Cluck's best James Dean

Cluck whispering the lyrics






Hey!



Saturday, September 6, 2008

NRT: The Cage

The Cage is a virtual icon in Narita nightlife.

Karaoke is alive and well in Japan, and if you want to try out your pipes, pop on over. The Cage is really easy to get to. If you're staying at the Mercure, if practically stumble out of the hotel, you'll wind up at The Cage. If you're staying at the Hilton by the airport, follow the map below. Basically after exiting the Kensai train station, hug the left hand sidewalk, and after it turns left, the entrance to The Cage will be in front of you on the left.

Here's a map...

(link to Google satellite image)

The music selection is very large, and you'll be sure to find something that you'd like to belt out. The accompanying videos are, of course, very asian, and sometimes they don't quite go with the song, but who cares.

The Cage does not start to get hopping until after 10:00pm. It goes on into the wee hours of the night, but for us Hilton guys, that means a cab ride back to the hacienda. You'll pay about 20,000¥, or about $20, so best to carpool with some of your buds if you can. The last free bus back to the Hilton leaves at 11:15, so it's pretty much not an option unless you're a sing 'em and leave 'em kind of guy.

There is only one unisex bathroom, so women might want to have someone stand guard if you're shy.

It can also get very hot in there in the summer, so don't bundle up too much.

There is not much room for dancing, but after a while, you'll see everyone kickin' dust around.

The mic cords are pretty long, and if you're lazy or timid, you can actually sing from one of the booths.

If my memory serves, beers were about 700¥, but they were pretty big bottles. If you plan ahead, you'll remember to bring your own bottle of water, cause you'll want to stay hydrated with all the singing going on.

When you wanna head back, just go to the taxi stand around the corner. You may see taxi's right in front of The Cage, but they're in the queue. Go to the front of the queue by the train station to get the next taxi in line.

Enjoy!!

Tim




American Idol in training...






Booth singing: lame but effective...






That's me with my goofy dance (apparently the only one I know)