"Meido Cafe Shangri-la" staffers in maid costumes serve as matchmakers and liven up the conversation at a dating event for seniors in the city of Kiryu, Gunma Prefecture, on Nov. 16, 2025.

A unique café in Japan is charging 4,000 yen (US$25) for customers to experience being a maid by serving members of staff posing as clients. The quirky new trend launched by a creative team dedicated ...

Originating from Japan’s anime and gaming culture, maid cafés feature waitresses in Victorian-style outfits offering emotional support—without physical contact. (Image credit: AFP) A 37-year-old woman ...

A Japanese woman named Yuka, who co-runs a maid cafe with her daughter, has gone viral after disclosing that she gave birth at the age of 14. 37-year-old Yuka (L) and her daughter, 23. Photo from Yuka ...

Dandadan season 2 episode 6 begins with the Evil Eye taking possession of Jiji, and naturally, chaos ensues. However, Momo pours hot water on Jiji, which snaps him back to reality. The band HAYASii ...

KIRYU, Gunma -- Last July, two seniors began working as "maids" in frilly white aprons at the new "Meido Cafe Shangri-La" in this eastern Japan city. The goal was to create a community space where ...

What Happens Inside a Japanese Maid Cafe 💁🏻‍♀️ This is Japan’s most popular maid cafe! Located in the otaku haven of Tokyo, Akihabara, this is one of the ultimate only-in-Japan experiences worth ...

Akihabara, known for its electronics, anime, and gaming culture, is also a great destination for dining in Tokyo. From yakiniku and ramen to hearty rice bowls, we’ve rounded up must-try restaurants in ...

To celebrate this major update, Maid Cafe on Electric Street is on sale for 20 percent-off on Steam, so this is the perfect time to purchase the game if you haven’t already! What’s more, a ...

Japan’s largest maid cafe chain has partnered with a tech company to install AI-powered translation screens, enhancing the experience for foreign tourists and customers with hearing impairments. One ...