2020.05.13 2025.06.13

Overwhelmingly unique...! 7 unusual concept cafes in Akihabara

Akihabara BC

Maid cafes, which sprung up in Akihabara as a unique type of eatery, are now commonplace. The scary thing about addiction is that once you get used to a certain sensation, your brain can no longer be satisfied, and you start to crave even stronger stimulation. This time, we'll introduce some crazy members who are going their own way, and we recommend them to all the crazy guys of Neo-Tokyo who are looking for new stimulation!

INDEX

Romantei

Romantei

Foot bath cafe

https://twitter.com/romantei_akb

1F Sotokanda Building, 1-6-1 Sotokanda, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo

Although it is a branch of the largest faction in Akihabara, it has a bold concept of a foot bath cafe. Will otaku be willing to soak their feet in the same bath as the otaku next to them? And what about in the summer? It's been quite a while since it opened, and it's still open as usual, so perhaps not many people are concerned.

Tsukino Inshima pic.twitter.com/E07Jqi2kAT

— Footbath Cafe "Romantei" (@romantei_akb) March 15, 2020

Akiba Women's Dormitory

A shop where you can chat with girls in pajamas and play games.

https://twitter.com/akibajoshiryou

Saison Akihabara Building 3F, 4-8-3 Sotokanda, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
13:00-21:30

Though it's a long-established establishment, it has its own unique style. It has yet to gain a following, but it has also never closed down, and continues to stand alone in Sotokanda. That's Akiba Girls' Dormitory. It might be a good idea to visit when a new game is released.

New costumes abound!
Today, each of the dorm-sitting students is wearing a new cosplay!

Come visit us at the Akiba Girls' Dormitory, which is different from usual! We also accept reservations for in-house check-ins! (^ν^) pic.twitter.com/9ViBqQ1leI

— Akiba Women's Dormitory [Official] (@akibajoshiryou) August 7, 2015

It would be fun to be able to play games and such, and I think other stores should do the same.

Luppet Cafe

[Opening in April] A real store where you can enjoy one-on-one communication with virtual residents 🍹

https://twitter.com/luppetcafe

Ohashi Building 702, 1-16-1 Kanda Sakumacho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo

The COVID-19 pandemic has had a direct impact on their contrarian sales style, which doesn't take advantage of the virtual benefits of bringing Vtubers to physical stores. It seems like it's going to be pretty difficult to make money from Vtubers...

Right now, yuzu flowers (@Yuzuha_Virtual ) is working as a V-Tender! pic.twitter.com/1588bp8pU5

— Luppet Cafe (@luppetcafe) April 3, 2020

Kaaisou has closed due to the new coronavirus.

Me and the Cat. Akihabara store

A cat cafe (where cats actually live)

https://twitter.com/bokunekoakb

Ogiso Building 5F, 4-4-3 Sotokanda, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo

Otaku love cats and girls. In the 2000s, creepy internet slang like "Nuko" and "Onyanoko" became popular. So, if you come to "Me and Cats Akihabara Store," you can kill two birds with one stone, have two birds with one stone, and have a good time with both hands. You can interact with both. Amazing!

Hello 🌞
I'm open for cat business 🐾

Febby is lazing around on the sofa with canelés 🐈🌸 pic.twitter.com/S6BHDpLLVC

— Me and the Cat. Akihabara Store (@bokunekoakb) April 7, 2020

NEWTYPE

Crossdresser Cafe & Bar

https://twitter.com/NEWTYPE_MS

Isamiya 8th Building 3F, 3-7-12 Sotokanda, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
Tuesday-Thursday 18:00-23:00 / Friday-Saturday 18:00-5:00
Closed on Mondays

When I think of a cross-dressing bar, I imagine a Hatten-chan (prejudice), but I don't really get that kind of atmosphere here. The staff seem a bit nerdy, so it seems like it would be easy to talk to them.

NEWTYPE is now open!
We have a new member today!

Nanami
Lill (new)#NEWTYPE #男の娘 #women's clothing pic.twitter.com/uImJK39vOA

— NEWTYPE (@NEWTYPE_MS) April 2, 2020

Hatten-chan 65#Hatten-chan pic.twitter.com/by7nQ3RJ4G

— Aoi Ringo (@virusRingo) April 20, 2020

This is what Hatten-chan is all about.

Shangri La

Plump Maid Cafe

https://twitter.com/shangrila_akiba

Hashikatsu Building 4F, 3-1-15 Sotokanda, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
Weekdays 18:00-23:00 / Saturdays, Sundays and holidays 12:00-23:00
Closed on the first Monday of every month

This chubby maid cafe is run by the same company as the aforementioned "NEWTYPE." Perhaps they're particular about filling niche industries, but it seems to be a company that only opens stores with unusual concepts. If you're looking to open the door to chubby girls, now's the time!

🌸👽Shiina Hazuki's Birthday Celebration🐙🌸

Shiina Hazuki's birthday celebration has begun 💓#More beautiful than flowers

Today's serving maid

☀️12-23🌙

🌸Shiina (Tsukushi)
💖Rena (Domyoji)

Lunch☀️

💚Kinako (Kazuya-kun)
💜Merino (Hanazawa Rui)
💖Milky (Sakurako)

Shiina-chan at lunchtime
🌸A maid in Japanese clothing🍡🌸

We look forward to your return home 💓💓 pic.twitter.com/TcKx10eKh3

— Plump Maid Shangrila (@shangrila_akiba) March 28, 2020

It was twice as big as I had imagined and it was scary.

Okonomi Kitchen Moja☆Monja

The world's first! Otaku-themed Monjayaki restaurant in Akihabara

https://twitter.com/mojako_conomi

Ueno 1-chome Building 2F, 1-8-10 Ueno, Taito-ku, Tokyo (same store as Hiyokoya)
Every Friday Lunchtime 12:00-15:00 (reservation only) / Dinnertime 17:00-22:00

Now that you mention it, it's true that there isn't a place like this that combines cosplay and okonomiyaki. Okonomiyaki is something you don't often get a chance to eat unless you have a clear intention to do so, so perhaps it's easier to go if there is a concept.

First Reiwa ☆ Birthday Maid Cafe Tour 16
[Chick House]

Friday Okonomiyaki & Monjayaki Day
It was my first time here ٩(๑´3｀๑)۶
I ordered the game-style dish where you decide the ingredients by rolling dice.

Birthday cake service
Thank you (≧∇≦)b#maid cafe #Akihabara shops #akiba pic.twitter.com/AmanjfK6qc

— Mayumi Tagawa (@tagawasan) November 29, 2019