Tokyo’s campy his-and-her cafes–inspired by the multi-billion-dollar high-tech fantasy culture of anime–are all the rage. At new “butler” cafes, deferential men serve tea to women. But cafes offering ...

Thousands of homeless "net cafe refugees" in Japan risk being turfed out onto the streets as the coronavirus pandemic forces the sudden closure of their uniquely Japanese 24/7 comic book havens. The ...

In Japan, internet cafes or manga cafes haven’t only been places where people got to surf the internet and read comics. Due to their low prices, they have become homes for some. Due to the novel ...

Tokyo is one of the world's premier shopping destinations, renowned for its diverse retail experiences. Many travelers stick to the city's main shopping areas, such as Ginza, Nihonbashi, Harajuku, and ...