Maid cafes are a popular phenomenon in Japan. This video explores what a Japanese "Maid" is and the reasons behind choosing this unique job.

Pompompurin Cafe, one of the epic Sanrio character cafes, reopened in April 2021 on Harajuku’s iconic Takeshita Street with the maids from Akihabara’s legendary “@Home Cafe.” The combination of cute ...

Babymetal is perhaps the most divisive group we write about. Their naysayers call them posers, saying they don't really like metal or play their own instruments. Well don't worry naysayers… Japan has ...

We may earn a commission from links on this page. You need someone on the inside. Somebody who knows the score. Somebody in a maid outfit? Well, that's exactly what you can get if you hire a Japanese ...

This article was originally on a blog post platform and may be missing photos, graphics or links. See About archive blog posts. The Royal/T cafe in the Royal/T gallery-retail space isn’t open yet, but ...

The owners of a Japanese-inspired 'maid cafe' in Manchester have hit back after a Labour councillor called it 'disgusting' and others branded it 'Hooters for incels'. Councillor Joanne Harding said ...

“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 cafe host Michel.Sea says she is disappointed that the cosplay maid waitresses will not be part of Japan Day. Picture / Doug Sherring Organisers of an annual festival to showcase Japanese culture ...

Uncle Tetsu's Japanese Angel Cafe closed a while back leaving the city without a Japanese maid-style cafe. Well, that's about to change as Oishiii Sweets has announced they'll be transforming into a ...