Going to a place you know nothing about can offer an exciting sense of mystery. The same is true for Japan’s maid cafes, which often pique interest from foreign tourists. What kind of place is a maid ...

With a tip-tap, tip-tap, the waitress steps to the table and opens her arms in a gesture of warmth and welcome. An up-down scan reveals a maid's petticoat swept by her pink pigtailed hair, which is ...