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· Carl Samson
Oblivious Gamer Fails to Notice K-Pop Group Dancing Behind Him in Internet Cafe
As anyone who ever found his or her eyes locked on a computer screen — for whatever reason — knows, noticing what’s going on around you is not so easy. That might explain why a gamer in South Korea took some time before he realized that his “fellow players” were actually the…
· Carl Samson
Singaporean Man Opens Cafe Where Everything is Free — Except Time
A Singaporean man has set up a cafe business where everything — coffee, snacks, Wi-Fi and more — but time is free of charge. Jonathan Ye founded Coffeemin, which combines “coffee” and “minutes,” soon after being shooed by a waitress while he watched a video on his phone in a New…
· King Malleta
Korea Has Incredible ‘Healing’ Cafés That Need to Come to America Immediately
There’s a new type of cafe emerging in Korea that aims to provide one thing to their customers — a great nap. While many cafes sell varieties of coffees or even offer hangouts with various animals, these new cafés want you to try and get some rest. This trend is inspired by data…
· Carl Samson
Asian Man Stabbed to Death in NYC Internet Cafe Over Playing League of Legends
A 19-year-old Asian man was stabbed to death during a heated argument over an internet cafe seat in New York City. The incident occurred on Wednesday at K&D Internet Cafe in Flushing, Queens. Yangpu Fan, the victim, was stabbed in the stomach before being taken to a hospital,…
· King Malleta
Korean Internet Cafe Becomes Instant Hit After Hiring Cute Worker
An episode from a Korean public service program called “Mind Issue” recently tackled the correlation between physical appearance and profit from businesses. On their first episode, hosts Shin Hyun Joon and Jung Jun Hoo visited a couple of establishments to find out whether the…
· Ryan General
Animal Activists Want Japan’s Owl Cafes Shut Down For Animal Abuse
Animal cafes have become a growing trend in Japan in recent years, with various establishments dedicated to cats, rabbits, goats, and even hedgehogs sprouting in different parts of the country. In this on-going craze, owls have become the latest attraction, but such interests in…
· Ryan General
Inside The Secret Angel Library Cafe in Japan
A well-hidden, exclusive cafe in Japan has been discovered and it’s mesmerizing coffee lovers for its unique, ethereal ambiance. Located underneath the Cacao Market in Gion District of Kyoto, the Angel Library cafe is so private that only guests with a special code are allowed…
· Editorial Staff
Legend Blows $4000 on Epic Tokyo Maid Cafe Binge
A Japanese Twitter user couldn’t help but share a receipt he found with a staggering bill of $4,000 on what looks like a maid café binge. If this is the first time you’ve heard of maid cafés, it is basically cosplay restaurants where waitresses are dressed in maid costumes –…
· King Malleta
Dog Café in Kyoto is Every Pug-Lovers Dream
This pug café in Kyoto might just be the best thing you’ll see today. Although animal cafés are almost normal to Japanese people, the concept is uncanny to those who are just visiting the country. While you might have heard of famous owl and cat cafés, this pug café is another…
· King Malleta
Bangkok’s Husky Café Lets You Play With Dogs for $10 an Hour
You’ve probably heard of the famous cat and owl cafés in Japan, but wait until you discover Thailand’s husky café. If you are a certified dog lover, you definitely need to visit this café if you find yourself in Bangkok.
· Ryan General
Shanghai’s IKEA Tries to Stop Elderly People from Freeloading All Day in Their Cafe
Chinese customers have long been using IKEA’s spacious stores like they’re some kind of an indoor, air-conditioned park with furniture. Non-buying loiterers would often be seen napping on the beds, chatting about, or just generally hanging out on the display couches. Recently, a…
· Ryan General
A Cosplay Cafe Full of Cute Russian Girls is About to Open in Tokyo
A cosplay cafe with beautiful Russian maids serving handmade healthy dishes is almost ready to open in Tokyo, Japan, and things are looking great so far. When Russian cosplayer Nastyan sought funding for her plan of setting up ItaCafe, an all-Russian maid cosplay cafe in Tokyo…
· Carl Samson
China’s New Maid Cafe Has School Girls That Will Spoon-Feed You
Diners looking out to be spoon-fed will feel right at home in this newly-opened maid cafe in China. Located in Hangzhou, the cafe already attracted streams of diners curious to get a taste of food role play, ChinaNews reported.
· 7Deadly Mag
Inside the First Hello Kitty Cafe in America
It takes a lot for a grown woman to pay $9 for a small stale pastry, but here we are, handing the lady in the pink frock our credit card and paying for overpriced bottled water because it’s shaped like a bow. See also from 7DeadlyMag: Flamin’ Hot Cheetos Mac and Cheese
· Editorial Staff
Japan is Getting an All-Russian Maid Cafe
Japan will soon welcome its first all-Russian maid cafe after being backed by an overflowing crowdfund. Managed by cosplayer Nastyan, the establishment, launching as ItaCafe, will open in October. On top of its all-Russian maid crew, the diner will serve authentic Russian food,…
· Editorial Staff
Los Angeles’ First Cat Cafe is Set to Open Next Month
It’s been a long time coming, but Los Angeles’ first cat cafe is finally almost here. Crumbs & Whiskers, the first cat cafe in the City of Angels, is set to open next month. The establishment, situated on Melrose Avenue, will be having its grand opening for the public on Sept.…
· Ryan General
Geneva To Open a ‘Fellatio Cafe’ That Offers a Special Service With Coffee
Oral sex will be one of the main specialties on the menu of a Swiss coffee shop when it opens in Geneva very soon. A Geneva-based escort firm called Facegirl took to the task of revolutionizing the way men enjoy their coffee in the morning by including blowjobs as order add-ons,…
· Editorial Staff
Chinese Gamer’s Feet Start to Rot After 6-Day Gaming Binge at an Internet Cafe
Earlier this week, police discovered an unconscious 19-year-old boy behind a bush near some train tracks in Hangzhou, China with infected and bleeding feet. The police quickly called for an ambulance when the boy woke up briefly to ask for some water. When the police asked him…
· Editorial Staff
Middle Schooler Goes to Cafeteria For Free Milk — Gets Arrested For ‘Stealing’ It
A middle school student in Dumfries, Virginia, was handcuffed and charged after he stole a 65-cent carton of milk from his school’s cafeteria last month. Ryan Turk, who has also been suspended from Graham Park Middle School because of the incident, reportedly went back to the…
· Editorial Staff
Hedgehog and Bunny Cafe Opens in Roppongi, Tokyo
We’ve reported on cat cafes and owl cafes in the past. Now a new kind of animal cafe is hitting Japan: bunny and hedgehog cafes. @tama_715 Harry Cafe, which is located in Roppongi, Tokyo, opened in February and offers customers 30 minutes playtime with a hedgehog for 1000 yen…
Hello Kitty → Sanrio
Hello Kitty connects to Sanrio through characters, licensing, merch, collabs, cafes, and games.
Sanrio wants Hello Kitty to be more than merch.
If Hello Kitty already shows up in what you wear, gift, or collect, Sanrio now wants the same characters showing up in your next Switch play session too.
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Sanrio wants Hello Kitty to be more than merch.
If Hello Kitty already shows up in what you wear, gift, or collect, Sanrio now wants the same characters showing up in your next Switch play session too.
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Hello Kitty is not just something you buy anymore. Sanrio wants you to play inside the world.
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