Popular maid cafe "Mei Dori moin"! Trend of Akihabara now! The history of maid cafe! !

What do you imagine when you think of "Akihabara"?

Electrical appliances, PC parts, anime goods ... there are many ... but! Speaking of recent Akiba trends ... Yes, maid cafes! Around Akihabara Station, which is famous as a tourist attraction in Japan, near the Don Quixote Akihabara store, which is famous in Asia, Akihabara's specialty, Electric Town, anyway, you can see women in maid clothes everywhere in Akihabara.

Maybe some people don't know what the maid's cosplay is ...? Actually, the women you see in the city are the maids who are attending the maid cafe. Customers are called "masters" or "lady", and the maid cafe is a shop where girls dressed as maids serve (customer service).

Although it is not well known, maid cafes originated in Akihabara, Japan, and their history began in 2000, 18 years ago, when the "Cure maid cafe" was opened on the 6th floor of the Gachapon Kaikan building. It was. Originally, Akihabara was mainly shoppers related to electrical appliances, so there were few restaurants, coffee shops, and cafes, and there were few places to rest. With the birth of a maid cafe and its prosperity, it made a name for itself and caused a big boom. Nowadays, there are many maid cafes in Akihabara with elaborate styles, and their business formats are evolving in various ways to meet the needs of customers.

Among such popular famous places and maid cafes, let's introduce the recommended ones.

That song that no one knows who explored the Akihabara Electric Town Exit.

"Maidreamin ♪ Maidreamin ♪ It's delicious! Moe Moe Kyun"

Yes, that store that plays that radio song with a roaring sound is Japan's largest maid cafe "Maidreamin" that has stores not only in Akihabara but also in Ikebukuro, Shinjuku, Shibuya, Nagoya, Osaka, Kokura, and Thailand. There are 7 stores in Akihabara alone, including the main store, so it is no exaggeration to say that it is the most prominent store in the maid cafe industry. Maidreamin is a concept that cherishes Japan's "cute" Moe culture, and always prepares situations that anyone can enjoy, whether it is alone, with friends, family, colleagues, girls' associations. It's a popular maid cafe.

Most of the visitors are Japanese anime fans and idol fans, but it is wonderful because it meets the inbound needs of foreign tourists who like otaku culture. Of course, it also provides an old-school orthodox culture as a maid cafe. For example, after drawing on omelet rice, it casts a spell, "Be delicious." That alone ... I feel like it's delicious. (Of course it's delicious.)

Let me tell you a little more about "Meidrin", which is attractive for various reasons.

・ Atmosphere that even beginners can enjoy
Basically, the maids are cheerful and enjoyable to serve customers, so it can be said that they are excellent in entertainment. Maidreamin is famous not only as a maid cafe but also as a place that even beginners in Akihabara can enjoy. Depending on the maid, you can play live or play games together, so please look for your favorite maid. Maidreamin regularly announces the maid's voting ranking, so let's support the maid! !!

・ Easy access
All stores have very long business hours and are open all year round. Even people who have difficulty in going to Akihabara and other downtown areas on weekdays can visit Maidreamin on weekends and holidays and other holidays to enjoy sightseeing.

·Fee system
Entry fee (seat fee) 500 yen per hour / 1 order is required.
Even if it exceeds 1 hour, you can extend it by charging 500 yen.
In addition, you can take a commemorative photo with your favorite maid from 500 yen.


If you want to feel free to experience a maid cafe, check out the [Cafe Plan] below. You can experience the land of dreams at a discount compared to the normal rate system. Of course, the instax photo is also included in the [Cafe Plan] budget, so the commemorative photo is perfect. A drink and cake are included as a set, so it's perfect for a break.

・ Not just waitpersons! Very satisfied with the wide variety of menus!
Since it says "cafe", people tend to think that coffee and tea are the main drinks, but it's not. There are also maid's special soft drinks, cocktails and alcohol. Some stores are open until 5 am on Fridays and Saturdays, so you can enjoy sake with your maid. Of course, not only drinks but also foods are available. Recent maid cafes are full-fledged, and Maidreamin has a menu that will satisfy everyone from hungry people to those who want to eat, such as cute hamburgers, classic drawing omelet rice, cutlet curry, parfaits and cakes. Have all.

In fact, there is a [meal plan] where you can enjoy the golden course of "walking around Akihabara and eating rice at a maid cafe". In addition to the standard omelet rice and drinks, you can also enjoy cheki with the maid. Those who want to enjoy Akihabara to the fullest will surely be satisfied.

・ Different concepts for each store
As mentioned earlier, Maidreamin has seven stores throughout Akihabara. However, unlike fast food chain stores, each store has a different concept, the layout inside the store is simple with POP, it has a coolness like an Irish bar, it looks like a princess's room. It's cute, and there are novelties in multiple stores. I also want to pay attention to the fact that you can enjoy each of them when you go to other Maidreamins. The plans listed above are also available at other stores. Even if you have a lot of reservations, if you ask about the reservation status of other stores, you will surely be able to afford it.

If you want to go sightseeing from Akihabara to Suehirocho ...
Maidreamin Akihabara Sado store
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1 minute walk from the station! If you want to enjoy it easily ...
Maidreamin Akihabara Electric Town Exit Ekimae Store
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In the middle of the electric town! If you want to fully enjoy Akiba culture ...
Maidreamin Akihabara Sotokanda 1-chome store
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The biggest feature of Maidreamin is the in-store live time. The maid who usually serves you will show you a powerful live concert where you can feel the breath of singing and dancing. The opportunity to see dance and live performances at a short distance inside the store is a culture unique to Akihabara maid cafes, so please try it.

For those who want to see live performances, the Akihabara LIVE RESTAURANT Heaven`s Gate store is highly recommended among the many Maidreamins. You can enjoy a full-scale live stage, audio equipment, and chat with the maid in the spacious store. Coco's handling plan is a bit different from many stores, and it is sure to satisfy everyone from beginners to veterans of maid cafes. The man is a live performance by a maid, and how! It's a special thing that women can experience maid clothes. The [Maid clothes experience or plan with live experience] is a must-see, where you can enjoy the rare and valuable opportunity to experience Akihabara culture with your own body.

Maidreamin Akihabara LIVE RESTAURANT Heaven`s Gate store
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・ A famous cosplayer is also working! ??
Some of the maids who serve at Meidori Min are celebrities who have many followers on SNS such as twitter, and maybe we can meet them. A cosplayer with a well-known name may collaborate with Maid Dream and become the store manager for a day. Various events are held every week, so if you are interested, please check the event information below.

What did you think. The maid cafe of Ichioshi "Mei Dorimi". In addition to the menu of sightseeing in Akihabara, let's also know the depth of Akiba culture!