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 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 ...

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: ...

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 ...