In Tokyo’s Cafes, A Real-Life ‘Hello Kitty’
Travel Blog • Julia Ross • 04.09.09 | 10:59 AM ET
Looking for love in Tokyo? Why not skip the red-light district and head over to one of the city’s cat cafes, where $9 an hour will get you all the feline affection you crave. Over tea, customers can feed and play with a selection of breeds featured on “cat menus” that list name, gender and birthday. According to GlobalPost, the cafes are growing in popularity among harried urbanites, in part by marketing themselves as great date spots.
Though I’m not a cat person (I grew up with black labs and maintain a love for big dogs), I’d prefer an hour in one of Tokyo’s cat cafés over an evening at a Taiwanese toilet restaurant anytime.
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Grizzly Bear Mom 04.12.09 | 6:43 AM ET
This is a great idea! You get something to cuddle, lower your blood pressue, etc, and don’t have to incur the responsibilities (or allergic reaction) of a full time tabby. Meeting a potential honey is a side benefit. Now if they would just open a Hello Kiddie time share for busy folks who want a cute kid without the responsibilities…
Hello Kitty Checks 09.01.09 | 12:30 PM ET
I wish they had these in the US as with any animals they make you feel a lot better when you are down.
We had our dog visit our local senior care center and it did wonders for lifting the spirits of the residents. You would be surprised at the power of a little animal love!