TOKYO (SCMP): So-called Cuddle Cafes in Japan offer emotional companionship by allowing customers to hug with or gaze at strangers. The country’s strict social norms of self restraint and not ...

Japan’s robust pet economy, estimated to be worth $13 billion annually, showcases the country’s commitment to pet care. Pet cafes, such as cat cafes and hedgehog cafes, allow animal lovers to ...

An curved arrow pointing right. Japan's owl cafés are so popular, you'll need a reservation to visit one. Thanks to La Carmina for sharing photos from her recent visit. Story by Jacob Shamsian ...

Dine alongside adorable alpacas at As Clouds Cafe in Johor Bahru, where Western-Japanese fusion cuisine meets a fun and ...