Blow Away the Rainy Season with 'UTAO', the Online Karaoke App by Jankara! Hosting the Large-Scale Singing Contest 'Positive Singer FES 2026'!
TOAI Co., Ltd., operator of the major karaoke chain 'Jankara', will host the 'Positive Singer FES 2026' on its online karaoke app 'UTAO' starting June 2026. The contest evaluates both singing ability and 'positivity', with winners receiving cash prizes and feature spots on the official website.
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Jankara, which operates 208 stores nationwide and boasts the largest scale in the karaoke industry in Western Japan, will host the large-scale singing contest 'Positive Singer FES 2026' starting in June 2026 on its supervised online karaoke app, 'UTAO'.
'Positive Singer FES 2026' is a major singing contest on UTAO themed around 'delivering positive energy' to blow away the damp atmosphere of the rainy season.
Contestants who pass the qualifiers, where not only 'singing skill' but also 'positivity' are evaluated, will advance to the final stage. Please pay attention to the unique charm and presence of each individual that cannot be measured by singing voice alone.
This tournament also includes a newcomer liver category, giving everyone a chance to aim for victory. In the finals of each category, not only the winner but also the Jury's Special Award will be selected. Winners will receive a cash prize and the 'UTAO Official HP Visual Posting Right'. In particular, the winner of the 'Silver Liver or Higher Category' will receive a cash prize of up to 200,000 yen and the 'UTAO Official HP Top Visual Posting Right', being featured as a representative liver of UTAO.
'Positive Singer FES 2026' is a major singing contest on UTAO themed around 'delivering positive energy' to blow away the damp atmosphere of the rainy season.
Contestants who pass the qualifiers, where not only 'singing skill' but also 'positivity' are evaluated, will advance to the final stage. Please pay attention to the unique charm and presence of each individual that cannot be measured by singing voice alone.
This tournament also includes a newcomer liver category, giving everyone a chance to aim for victory. In the finals of each category, not only the winner but also the Jury's Special Award will be selected. Winners will receive a cash prize and the 'UTAO Official HP Visual Posting Right'. In particular, the winner of the 'Silver Liver or Higher Category' will receive a cash prize of up to 200,000 yen and the 'UTAO Official HP Top Visual Posting Right', being featured as a representative liver of UTAO.
FAQ
What is Jankara's DX strategy?
It focuses on digitizing the store experience through unmanned reception and the 'Sugukara' app, while integrating physical services with their online app 'UTAO'.