Seiyu no Tamago is a new type of concept cafe where customers get to rave about their favorite anime or video games with rookie voice actors who have already made their debut. Staff serve cocktails and beverages against the mellow backdrop of pastel yellow and white tones, which creates a laid back atmosphere for casual chitchat.

The relatively late closing time of 2 a.m. is a part of its appeal, and this is extended all the way to 5 a.m. on Fridays and Saturdays too! The cafe comes equipped with smartphone charging terminals, so you don't ever have to worry about your devices running out of juice here.

The food here is nothing to sniff at, too. Their signature dish, "Tamagokake Gohan (800 yen, tax included)" is a rice bowl made with quality Silkie chicken meat and topped with a raw egg.

You can choose from 10 types of soy sauces to enhance the dish's taste, or 20 different types of toppings at 100 yen for three toppings. Many of our international friends may find the idea of eating raw eggs unsavory, but why not take the plunge and try out this Japanese soul food while you're visiting?

All seats in the cafe are counter seats, allowing you to hear the cast's voices clearly no matter where you may be seated. The cafe's schedule is regularly packed with events like staff birthdays, cosplay days, and more, so it may be worth checking out the cafe's official webpage for dates before planning a visit!

This is Train-Izakaya LittleTGV, where you'll dine in a space decorated with all sorts of railway paraphernalia and waiting staff are dressed in uniforms designed after those worn by railway staff.

The sofa seats here are from actual train seats, and you'll also see related items like N gauge model railways, train hanging straps, and other little tidbits that will delight a railway fan to no end. In their hearty menu, you can find things like children's meals, a testimony of the cafe's dedication to making the shop a welcoming place for all ages.

The cafe's menu contains interesting items like the "Tight-Coupled Triple Tamagoyaki (630 yen, tax included)". Three rolled omelettes will be "coupled" together by the staff into a full train before your eyes, making it a fun and popular choice among customers with children.

Other visually engaging dishes like "Shinkansen Onigiri" and "Train Carriage Cocktail" will be a feast for your stomach and eyes. This is the perfect Japanese-style izakaya bar for all railway enthusiasts, or anyone fond of the novelty of concept cafes.

*English menu available

The word ninja is somewhat synonymous with Japan among many international visitors, and this cafe embraces that connection. Waitresses here are called kunoichi (female ninja), and they dress the part!

To set the mood right off the bat, the kunoichi respectfully address customers as tono (lord) or hime (lady) as they file into the cafe. The shop interior was modeled after olden Japanese houses and features traditional Japanese decor such as tatami rooms and paper sliding doors.

Live ninja performances are one of the highlights of this cafe. From board breaking to slick dance moves and snazzy light shows, catch acts here that you'll hardly be able to catch anywhere else! If you like, you can also try out their ninja weapon selection, including the well-known shuriken (throwing star).

On to the food! You'd be surprised at the variety available for sure. "Kawara Yakisoba (1,600 yen, tax excluded)" is a dish that uses chasoba (green tea soba noodles) as an ingredient. There's also "Oinarisan (1,200 yen, tax excluded)" - deliciously deep-fried tofu skin wrapped around vinegared rice.

As the food is served, the ninja staff cast their ninpō, or ninja arts on the dish to ensure it remains fresh and tasty to the end. Halal food is also available here, which is a rarity for concept cafes. There's a special menu for that, but you can always feel free to check it out too if it interests you!

The Sengoku period was an era of feudal Japan between the 15th to 16th century which was marked by civil strife and social upheaval, and it is this period of time that the concept cafe takes inspiration from.

All the waiting staff here are dressed as "armed maids" based on the concept of daughters of warlords who were active during the Sengoku period. To ensure full immersion, customers are addressed as either oyakatasama (lord) or ohimesama (lady).

If this is your first time here, you can snag the "First Battle Set" for a bargain. This set meal includes a drink, an instant photo of a maid, and a commemorative coin, making it the most ordered item among foreign visitors to the cafe. There's also an all-you-can-drink option for alcoholic beverages - a great way to enjoy the unique vibe created by the radical combination of Sengoku and maids.

The cafe's VIP room Kin no Chashitsu (Golden Tearoom) will set you back 1,500 yen per hour excluding tax, but is entirely worth it for the enviable photos you'll be able to capture.

The room is designed to make you feel like you've stepped into the past and turned into a real warlord of the era. English menus and translation devices are available for international visitors, so the language barrier should be the least of your worries here! The cafe's webpage is also available in English, Mandarin Chinese, and Korean.

Concept cafes are slowly building up a reputation for being fun places to visit whether alone or with friends. Besides the five we've introduced in this article, walk around on Akihabara on any day and you'll be sure to find plenty of others. Setting aside a day to do concept cafe-hopping is certainly a viable way to enjoy the unique sights and sounds Akihabara has to offer!

English translation by: Huimin Pan.