A Japanese politician’s cosplay stunt has triggered backlash and now Bandai Namco is stepping in. On July 18, Reiwa Shinsengumi party leader Taro Yamamoto posted a campaign video ahead of Japan’s 2025 ...

In the campaign for Japan’s recent upper house elections, Taro Yamamoto, the leader of the Reiwa Shinsengumi party released a sketch-like video in which he cosplayed as Mobile Suit Gundam character ...

A Brazilian influencer shared a video of himself dressed in a snake-like costume crawling through the streets of Japan.

Authorities in Japan are facing mounting pressure to curb groping in public places as complaints from victims, including maid cafe staff and high school students, continue to soar. On Sunday ...

What Happens Inside a Japanese Maid Cafe 💁🏻‍♀️ This is Japan’s most popular maid cafe! Located in the otaku haven of Tokyo, Akihabara, this is one of the ultimate only-in-Japan ...

When you think of maid cafés, cute young Japanese girls in frilly French maid outfits probably come to mind. But one maid cafe in Japan has been attracting attention with its “senior maids”. Maid Caf ...

Entrepreneur launches online costume business to leverage childhood dream of becoming a dog, charges up to US$320 to rent canine outfit.

“Shōgun,” the FX historical drama set in 17th-century Japan starring and produced by Hiroyuki Sanada, won a history-making 18 Emmys in September. One of those went to costume designer Carlos ...

LeBron James Photographed in French Maid Costume? The NBA star appeared to be pictured taking his photograph in a mirror while wearing the revealing outfit.

Japanese-style “maid cafés” have become a common sight in China’s major cities over the past few years. But the future of these controversial businesses is now under threat, after a Chinese court ...

Costume designer Carlos Rosario on his design approach for the historical period drama, from researching the Sengoku period to constructing traditional Japanese garments.

SEOUL – A new Japanese-style “maid cafe” opened in Seoul on Wednesday, sparking controversy, with some raising concerns that the cafe’s costumes and theme of female servers being dressed as ...