Going to a place you know nothing about can offer an exciting sense of mystery. The same is true for Japan’s maid cafes, which often pique interest from foreign tourists. What kind of place is a maid ...

“Welcome home, Master,” says the maid as she bows deeply, hands clasped in front of a starched pinafore worn over a short pink dress. This maid serves not some aristocrat but a string of ...

Maid cafes have become so embedded in Japan that it is hard to imagine a Tokyo without them. There are now more than 200 maid cafes in Japan, but the good news is that increased competition is making ...

A rather pathetic and greasy looking goofus with downcast, shame-filled eyes explains the exciting world of the Akihabara maid cafe scene. It's filled with priceless, completely unfathomable quotes: ...

Maid Cafes are a dime a dozen in Tokyo’s Akihabara district, but there are not many based off famous Sanrio character. Sanrio is a Japanese company that designs all things kawaii (cute), best known ...

Senior Weekend Staff Writer for DualShockers. Loves JRPGs, artbooks, and anime. I'm sure some of you have heard of the popular Maid Cafes that can be found in Japan's Akihabara (a district devoted to ...

It was threatening to rain this morning, but Akihabara, Japan's electronics district and gamers' Mecca, was buzzing with activity. It's a holiday weekend, so the streets were packed. Coming out of the ...

A traveler at heart, Brianna is a risk-taker and goal chaser. Ever since she saw her brother playing Ocarina of Time on their N64, her path was set. In 2021, she graduated from California State ...