ENTERTAINMENT
Maid Cafes in Japan: Their History and Evolution
You've probably seen a maid cafe - but where did they come from? A look at the history of maid cafes, how…
otaku
Page 2
ENTERTAINMENT
LIVING IN JAPAN
Why Popular Anime Tourism Spots Want Otaku to Move In
Would YOU move to your favorite anime? Increasingly, some hardcore fans are doing just that. Here's why some locales in Japan want…
ENTERTAINMENT
Akihabara: Why Otaku are Fleeing Tokyo’s Geektropolis
Akihabara is Japan's geek epicenter. Or is it? Some say that, as geek culture changes, the former otaku paradise is losing its…
CULTURE
Akihabara Card Shop Puts Stinky Visitors on Notice
A collectible card shop in Japan recently warned its patrons that if they can't control their smell, they'll likely be asked to…
ENTERTAINMENT
Meet Clara, The New Otaku Women’s Gym
A new gym chain in Japan wants to help otaku women stay healthy and love themselves - while also shamelessly enjoying their…
ENTERTAINMENT
Hirano Aya’s Harassment in the Anime Industry All Too Common
Death Note voice actress Hirano Aya talked recently about threats against her life. Sadly, her story isn't a rare case in the…
FOOD
Spain’s “Otaku Burger” Draws Attention on Japan Twitter
'Tis the season for...geek burgers? Japanese Twitter users express their confusion and amusement over a new Spanish KFC offering.
CULTURE
Help – My Boyfriend’s an Otaku! Should I Dump Him?
What do straight women in Japan think about dating men who are seriously into manga or virtual artists? An online forum provides…