An Interview with Band-Maid
Since the launch of their music video 'Thrill' in late 2014, Band-Maid have been turning heads with their heavy sound and the inevitable reaction, 'Are these cute girls really playing?'
Manga Cafés: Japan’s Cheapest Places to Sleep
When you miss the last train, why not crash in a place with a free drinks machine?
Cafe Unizon: Food, Books & (Some) Live Music
I was first introduced to Cafe Unizon by a couple of fellow Kiwis also living on Okinawa. It has been a frequent stop for us ever since.
Sip Around Shibuya at these 4 Fun Cafés
With its vast number of pubs, bars and nightclubs, it may be easy to bypass some of the excellent cafés to be found in Shibuya.
Clean-Aired Cafés: 5 Super Smoke-Free Chains!
Smoke-free sipping may not be Japan-standard just yet, but now you can at least enjoy your coffee in clean air at a few more non-Starbucks chains almost anywhere in the country!
5 Awesome Third-Wave Coffee Shops in Tokyo
Move over Starbucks and Tully’s, a new wave of coffee is beginning to surge in Japan.
The Café where Maids Pretend to Be Your Spouse
Their mission is simple: to make you want to come “home” to them every night.
Italians Taste-test Japanese Canned Coffee
Nothing beats the satisfaction of sipping a warm can of coffee fresh from the vending machine just as the weather starts to get chilly. But do Italians agree?
5 Real Homemade Cafés Around Miyazaki & Saito
Miyazaki City and its northern sister Saito City offer plenty of prime cafés catering to tourists flocking to this beach-bounded, history-heavy area.
Kyoto’s Top 5 ‘Machiya’ Cafés
Some of Kyoto's most stylish cafés can be found in repurposed traditional houses.
7 Great Cafés in Kamakura
One of Japan's former capital cities has a great café scene.
Go Chicly Green at these 5 Organic Cafés
Those looking for a more naturally sourced latte can look no further than the Harajuku-Omotesando area.
5 Tokyo Cafés That Give You an Instant Getaway
Stuck in the city? These transporting cafés will make you feel like you’ve left it all behind!
Forget Maids: Try a Swallowtail Butler Café!
Swallowtail is every bit a classy restaurant that sells the whole “butler/master” fantasy.
