Cultural Studies

Are there any maid cafes in America? My Cup of Tea Maid Cafe is Anime USA’s home-grown maid cafe. We began operations in 2009 and pride ourselves in providing our guests with an experience similar to maid cafes found in Japan. Every guest is guaranteed to have a delicious meal paired with fun and games … Read more

Why is Japan obsessed with cats? Why the obsession? In Japanese folklore, cats have protective powers and symbolize good fortune. Today, business owners put “”maneki neko”” (beckoning cat) statues in front of their shops, in hope that the moving paw will bring in customers. Read more on www.businessinsider.com It is clear from their culture, entertainment, … Read more