Japan Prefers Pets to Parenthood?

Japan Prefers Pets to Parenthood?

Posted on Sep 7, 2013 in Japanese customs, News, Stories about Japan |

In a smart and expensive neighbourhood of Tokyo, Toshiko Horikoshi relaxes by playing her grand piano. She’s a successful eye surgeon, with a private clinic, a stylish apartment, a Porsche and two pet pooches: Tinkerbell, a chihuahua, and Ginger, a poodle. “Japanese dog owners think a dog is like a child,” says Horikoshi. “I have no children, so I really love my two dogs.” Many Japanese women like Horikoshi prefer pets to parenthood....

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Things to do: Go to Akihabara and enjoy some maid cafe madness. Here is my top 5

Things to do: Go to Akihabara and enjoy some maid cafe madness. Here is my top 5

Posted on Aug 15, 2013 in Japanese customs, Must see, News, Things to do |

Maid cafés may seem like a fad from 2006 but they’re here to stay. We present you with a guide to the maid experience. Maid cafés have become so embedded in Japanese media and fetish culture that it is hard to imagine a Tokyo without them. There are now about 217 maid cafes in Japan, but the good news is that increased competition is making them much, much crazier. (For those needing background, there’s more on the history of maid cafes here) Here is a guide to the best...

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