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Akihabara Maids, candid shots in Akiba

By Muza-chan on Sep 25, 2009 | In Japan travel | 59 feedbacks »

The first maid cafe (メイドカフェ, Meido kafe) in Akihabara, the coffee shops where the waitresses are dressed as maids, appeared 11 years ago. In time, they become one of the Akihabara attractions.

Akihabara maid

The first time I’ve met them, I regarded them as a curiosity, unable not to smile when around them…

Akihabara maid

…but after I accustomed myself with Akihabara, they became a familiar sight.

Most of them can be seen near the JR Akihabara station…

Akihabara maid

… in front of the Asobit Chara City…

Akihabara maid

…and on Chuo dori, near Toranoana or Animate. However, you can find maids on the surrounding streets and even further, towards Ginza.

Beautiful or less, but always cute…

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Akihabara maid

…some of them careful to not be photographed or very understanding…

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Akihabara maid

… with fancy costumes or with simpler outfits…

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Akihabara maid

…enthusiastic or bored…

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Akihabara maid

…alone or in groups…

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Akihabara maid

…they are definitely bringing a lot of color to the area.

This is the first part of a series of candid shots, taken over the last 3 years. More photos:

Follow up:

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 JapanSoc
Akihabara Maids - candid shots
The first part of a series of candid shots taken over a period of 3 years in Akihabara.
09/25/09 @ 12:53
 Densha Otoko
Maido Moe but Some Maids are not smiling which makes me Sad :(

Its Sad to see Maids doing these things on the streets because to me Maids are suppose to be in Cafes and serving there masters
09/25/09 @ 13:23
 kimonobox · http://kimonobox.com
Just stumbled it for you --- maybe you should have numbered the pictures! Ha ha .... for sure some people would have had their favourite!
09/25/09 @ 13:36
 caminante_x (caminante_x)
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RT: @Muzachan: Akihabara Maids - candid shots in Akiba [link to post] - Posted using Chat Catcher
09/25/09 @ 13:54
 LuciF (Lucian Florea)
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Akihabara Maids - candid shots in Akiba: [link to post] - Posted using Chat Catcher
09/25/09 @ 13:55
 vincento_py (Rodrigo Y. Murayama)
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RT @Muzachan: Akihabara Maids - candid shots in Akiba [link to post] - Posted using Chat Catcher
09/25/09 @ 14:15
 emutyworks (emuty)
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RT @Muzachan: Akihabara Maids - candid shots in Akiba [link to post] - Posted using Chat Catcher
09/25/09 @ 14:20
 Gorgo_twit (Matteo Mazzali)
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Le Tokyo Maids le avete mai viste? no? beccatevi questa incredibile serie by @Muzachan [link to post] - Posted using Chat Catcher
09/25/09 @ 14:25
 HiQParts (藤垟拓＠HiQparts)
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@LuciF Nice pictures.Do you take pics in Akihabara usualy? Cheers!! - Posted using Chat Catcher
09/25/09 @ 14:36
 Anna
I think the 20th is my favorite :thumb:
09/25/09 @ 14:52
 UntoldHero (Jake Garcias)
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RT @muzachan Akihabara Maids - candid shots in Akiba [link to post] - Posted using Chat Catcher
09/25/09 @ 17:13
 GoddessCarlie · http://www.goddesscarlie.com
Stalker!

Only kidding. There were really nice shots there and some of the maid costumes were pretty cool.
09/25/09 @ 18:36
 whipcracker Email
RT @Muzachan: Akihabara Maids - candid shots in Akiba http://bit.ly/crSYR They are all very cute. And are trying to do their job.
I can understand how some can be annoyed by their picture all the time. I used be a santa at the mall, and 1 time the parents put their child on my lap, and then both of them started taking pictures at once was blinded by all the flashes.
09/25/09 @ 20:25
 AustinOtaku (Austin Otaku)
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RT @puffdragon01: RT @Muzachan: Akihabara Maids - candid shots in Akiba [link to post] They are all very cute. - Posted using Chat Catcher
09/25/09 @ 20:25
 puffdragon01 (Leo)
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RT @Muzachan: Akihabara Maids - candid shots in Akiba [link to post] They are all very cute. And are trying to do their job. - Posted using Chat Catcher
09/25/09 @ 20:31
 IH39 (Iris Honda)
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RT @Muzachan: Akihabara Maids - candid shots in Akiba [link to post] - Posted using Chat Catcher
09/25/09 @ 21:05
 animefigures (Anime Figures)
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Fresh akihabara maids (throught @muzachan) [link to post] - Posted using Chat Catcher
09/25/09 @ 21:15
 jyuan (Jyuan)
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RT @Muzachan: Akihabara Maids - candid shots in Akiba [link to post] - Posted using Chat Catcher
09/26/09 @ 06:25
 Muza-chan [Member] Email · http://www.muza-chan.net
@Densha Otoko: I noticed this summer more maids on the streets of Akihabara than on previous years...

@kimonobox: Thank you! That's a good idea, maybe I'll do it on the second article... :D

@Anna: Mine is the first one. :)

@GoddessCarlie: Thank you! I'm glad you like them. :)

@whipcracker: You're right...:)
09/26/09 @ 12:48
 Mr_GT_Chris (Chris Davis)
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Shots of maids in Akihabara (not by me!) - [link to post] - a few of them don't look so excited! - Posted using Chat Catcher
09/27/09 @ 03:05
 CrusherJ (Jesse P)
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Some great shots, Samurai maids! RT @Muzachan: Akihabara Maids - candid shots in Akiba [link to post] - Posted using Chat Catcher
09/27/09 @ 04:29
 starzship (starZship)
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Cute. but demeaning to women. Where else?Japan. @jlist Pictures of maids. These girls are everywhere these days. [link to post] - Posted using Chat Catcher
09/27/09 @ 04:36
 jlist (Peter Payne)
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Pictures of maids in Akihabara. These girls are everywhere these days. [link to post] - Posted using Chat Catcher
09/27/09 @ 05:32
 Netsirk98 (Kristen)
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RT @jlist Pictures of maids in Akihabara. These girls are everywhere these days. [link to post] - Posted using Chat Catcher
09/27/09 @ 05:33
 CannonGod (Jake Fudge)
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jlist: Pictures of maids in Akihabara. These girls are everywhere these days. [link to post] http://ff.im/8MHHE - Posted using Chat Catcher
09/27/09 @ 05:34
 CannonGod (Jake Fudge)
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@jlist Oh hells yes. Evidently I live in the wrong hemisphere. - Posted using Chat Catcher
09/27/09 @ 05:35
 stacey Warner · http://staceyjwarner.blogspot.com
How cool! thanks for sharing! Amazing...I kept seeing your let Anime picture show up on a lot of blogs I ready so I had to come see your blog and I'm glad I did.
09/28/09 @ 05:51
 kainoa
seeing all those maid photos makes me wanna go to the maid refresh club
http://japansugoi.com/wordpress/akihabara-maid-refresh-club-from-candy-fruits/
09/28/09 @ 07:55
 Kendra
Oh gosh, it's not fair I want to work at a maid cafe! I wish these things were more popular in Canada.
10/02/09 @ 18:49
 Jess
Some of those women appear to be dressed as sailor's not maids.
10/04/09 @ 02:44
 fashion dress · http://www.dorela.com
their dress are cute!
10/04/09 @ 14:02
 Jeve (aka John and Steve) · http://johnandstevearehavingababy.blogspot.com
So cute!
10/04/09 @ 17:10
 Bhavesh Chhatbar Email · http://infobybvc.blogspot.com/
Hey Muza,

This is so unique. I can't believe anything like this! Truly a wonderful post very much worth seeing. And you have taken such perfect views.

Thanks Muza.

Photos from Kas Plateau
10/06/09 @ 15:57
 Jonathan
This is very out of order. Taking covert pictures of people in 'twilight' jobs that they may not want their family/friends/colleagues to know about and then publishing them on the interent is big no-no. Even more so in Japan where great pains are made not to show people's faces where they have not given permission for them to be shown due to cultural sensitivities. Did you get their OK to do this? Do you know anything about Japan?
10/07/09 @ 12:09
 Muza-chan [Member] Email · http://www.muza-chan.net
@Jonathan:
Yeah, I expected to receive this kind of feedback...
First of all, working at maid cafés it's not a "twilight" job! It is as respectable as any other job, whatever your feelings are!
Second, these pictures were not taken "covertly". I was always clearly visible and I haven't took photos of those who signaled that they don't want their photos taken or that turned away...
10/07/09 @ 13:03
 keatsthesunshinegirl · http://keatsthesunshinegirl.blogspot.com/
these girls certainly add colour and 'fun' ( in the good sense) to the city. I find their uniform appealing, espeially so as these girls look great in them! Thanks for following my blog.
10/07/09 @ 16:32
 babypose Email · http://baby-pose.blogspot.com
very intereting post:)i'd like to go to japan.
10/08/09 @ 04:21
 Jeannette · http://jeannesanssoucis.blogspot.com
What a wonderful blog..I will be spending some time here enjoying all your posts.
Have a wonderful weekend and looking forward to your next post.
10/10/09 @ 12:48
 ann chin · http://annkschin.blogspot.com
Are these girls distributing brochures? I hope they don't dree like this in winter.
10/11/09 @ 12:04
 nivi · http://www.meetnivi.blogspot.com
totally enjoyed the concept...the pictures taken are amazing :))
10/11/09 @ 20:51
 Melalyn Ng · http://caramelodrama.blogspot.com
I really like your blog :) I miss Japan and the pictures I see here makes me smile. Just wish I was there this moment. Thanks for sharing.
10/13/09 @ 12:49
 peteformation · http://peteformation.blogspot.com
It would be good to visit this place!
10/13/09 @ 17:20
 james parker · http://jamesparkerart.blogspot.com
Oh my goodness...what a delightful site!!!
10/14/09 @ 15:05
 Gloria · http://gloriacarringtonferrira.blogspot.com/
Great shots and thank you for following me. Following you too!!!
10/21/09 @ 17:44
 Amanda · http://cheapwineandcookies.blogspot.com
That is really cool, and strange, but an awesome marketing idea. Though it would probably drive me NUTS if I lived anywhere near there. And I'm totally having to keep my feminist side in check on this one.

Thanks for stopping by Cheap Wine and Cookies!
10/22/09 @ 00:20
 Sandra · http://www.realmathinaminute.com
They are so very cute!!! Thanks!
10/23/09 @ 21:24
 seyma Email · http://seyma-erol.blogspot.com
they look so colorful and awesome.. bet it's a helluva experience for them :)
10/25/09 @ 18:49
 Louis · http://lasamurai.blogspot.com
KAWAIII - WOW! - Ok! That's it! I'm moving to Japan!!!!!:>>
11/17/09 @ 19:50
 cnngo
On Twitter:
Have a look at Thailand's history in a big book of newspaper headline form [link]
11/20/09 @ 11:05
 jasonbonvivant
On Twitter:
U MAKE ME WANT to head bk ASAP > RT @cnngo Have a look at Thailand's history in a big book of newspaper headline form [link]
11/20/09 @ 11:11
 BobThailand
On Twitter:
RT @cnngo: Have a look at Thailand's history in a big book of newspaper headline form [link]
11/20/09 @ 12:01
 MunYin
On Twitter:
anybody worked as a maid in a japanese maid cafe before?? [link]
11/20/09 @ 12:53
 DeusMA12
On Twitter:
RT @Muzachan: @lacarmina No, but I like to photograph them: [link]
11/21/09 @ 00:03
 micky2be
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RT @Muzachan: Akihabara Maids, candid shots in Akiba [link]
12/02/09 @ 07:06
 irelandway
On Twitter:
The photographer has massive passion on Akiba Maids on the street. [link]
12/29/09 @ 10:16
 kaz_k
On Twitter:
う、うん。 - [link]
01/04/10 @ 13:30
 blueZhift
On Twitter:
And now for something completely different! Akihabara Maids from Muzachan's blog. This never gets old to me! [link]
02/17/10 @ 15:16
 rossirayya
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RT @Muzachan: Akihabara Maids, candid shots in Akiba [link] top markotop
02/24/10 @ 14:34
 LesArango
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#Akihabara #Maids, candid shots in Akiba. Read more at: [link]
03/03/10 @ 17:04

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