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more about #maids AlucardsQuest: Something is wrong when a people need to pay to have companionship. Go out and meet someone you stupid people! God forbid you actually make friends an... more » kainzero: I like the maids in Akihabara, they seem so nice. If you need to find a store there, they will walk you over there for free even if it has nothing to ... more » SILVERAMMO: i would never pay for that...... its for real losers who cant get a girl that is all...... its because of course the girl will make u smile but in rea... more » Capt. Struggle Bunny: This is just a modern take on the whole Geisha thing. Instead of women in Kimonos, singing songs, and talking about sports to lonely business men; we... more » kitsuneconundrum: if this happened in the west, it would be called the man-bar room and things would be less cute. Serves the same purpose though. #maids more » Foxstar is in love with Kotaku's two Brians.: Hiroshi Yamauchi approves of this. Michiko Yamauchi does not. #maids more » Atomsk88: That whole pregnant rule must be like what Jeff Foxworthy would say about regulations and warnings, you know they say it because it has happen before.... more » maraxusofk: ...... #maids more » sir_burpalot21: "Playing Wii Fit by yourself is lonely," says the establishment's owner. "But here, playing along with a maid makes exercising enjoyable." I lolled O... more » Marios_shadow: I really feel bad for the men that feel the need to do this. On a level, I find this worse than prostitution, you're paying someone to pretend to be ... more » ggodo, the man from R.O.A.C.H.: This still eludes me. #maids more » muu: Hah, sci-fi thriller. Guess we do need better terms to coin these games with, as 'dating sim' doesnt apply to this and 98% of the other games that inv... more » EnigmaNemesis: The blue one looks delish! more » umiman: They should make the most disgusting, bile-inducing drink you could possibly dream up and name it after the main character of Chaos;head. I don't thin... more » Nirach: Are any of them alcoholic? Blue one looks like it'd be good with Stolichnaya. more » ChronoDarkX: Barkeep, bring my a Final Fantasy Potion with a hint of berry. Chop, chop! more » Master Saji wants on the GW Test Krewe: First thing I think of when I notice murders happening around me. Soda. more » -
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Playing Wii Fit With A Japanese Maid, A Photo Journey
Early last month, we brought word of a spot in Akihabara called "Refresh Club" where folks can shell out to play Wii with Japanese ladies dressed as maids. Now, website AkibaMap took one for the team and checked it out. More » -
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Xbox Game Promoted With Colorful Fizzy Soda
This month visual novel Chaos;Head is getting an Xbox 360 port caled Chaos;Head Noah. Slated for a February 26 release, the sci-fi thriller is getting a special Akibahara promotion, complete with soda pop. More » -
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Osaka's Otaku On Parade
Late last week was the annual "Nipponbashi Street Festa" in Osaka's nerd village "Den-Den Town." The main street Sakaisuji was shut down for foot traffic only and the event featured cosplaying, maids and general geekery. I've been several times in the past. Good fun! More » -
