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Grand Theory of Moe: the Past, Present and Future of Maid Cafes

Grand Theory of Moe: the Past, Present and Future of Maid Cafes

When it comes to Japan, Akihabara is one place you’ll find on almost every tourist’s map. The name alone immediately brings to mind everything from games, manga, anime, figurines and AKB48 to Gundam, computers and electronics. Still one thing stands out as being particularly iconic: maid cafes.

Most visitors to Tokyo have stopped by one of these cafes at least once, and even if you haven’t, you’re probably familiar with the concept: cute, young women in fluffy “maid” skirts serving drinks and food while giggling with customers and, often, putting on shows. But have you wondered where these cafes came from? Read More

Human Butt Pillows for $11/min: Japan’s “Cuddle Cafe” Adds Cheeky New Service

Human Butt Pillows for $11/min: Japan’s “Cuddle Cafe” Adds Cheeky New Service

Sleeping! Hand holding! Awkward conversation and pent-up sexual frustration!

What you’re about to witness, ladies and gentlemen, is “cuddle cafe” Soineya’s new oshiri makura (lit. butt pillow) service; the latest in awkward things that men can pay to do with young girls who don’t actually like them.

The concept is simple: a pretty girl enters your private booth, lies on her front and lets you rest your head on her bottom. But don’t drift into too deep a sleep, there, sonny- just one minute of oshiri makura action will cost you an incredible 1,000 yen (US$11).

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Chinese Teacher Makes Good on Promise to Class, Wears Maid Outfit to Reward Top Grades

Chinese Teacher Makes Good on Promise to Class, Wears Maid Outfit to Reward Top Grades

Ah, how secondary education has changed!

When I was a lad, school operated on a system of strict rules and severe punishment rather than incentives and reward.

Every Friday afternoon, the student with the lowest test scores in the class would plunge into a deep pit filled with spiders, stinging nettles and dog poo as the trapdoor below his chair sprang open; the soft, wet thud his body made as it came into contact with the mounds of muck marking the end of another week at Catholic school.

We worked hard, we dodged the poop. That’s how we rolled.

But not this generation!

A teacher in China has shown that the promise of reward really can have a motivating effect on students’ performance as one young teacher set her students an inspired challenge:

“Come out on top in the next test and I’ll wear a maid outfit.”

And, staying true to her word, the brave teacher dressed up once the results were in…

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