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Tuesday, October 20, 2015

Manga cafes (まんが喫茶)

Manga cafes (まんが喫茶) are establishments where visitors can read from an extensive library of manga (Japanese comics). They also provide computers with internet access, making them synonymous with internet cafes.

Furthermore, manga cafes have become a popular low budget accommodation option as many of them are open 24 hours and offer amenities such as showers and free drinks for as little as 1500 yen per night. Some manga cafes offer women-only sections.

Manga cafes can be found in most cities across Japan. Many are located in side streets close to train stations. Big cities such as Tokyo and Osaka have a large number of such establishments. However, without Japanese reading skills it can be difficult to identify a manga cafes as many do not have English signs and they are not usually located at street level, but on a higher floor in a multi-story building.



Other facilities typically available at a manga cafe, in addition to an extensive manga (comic) collection, include free Wi-Fi, unlimited soft drinks, paid showers (amenities sold separately), television, movies, console games, dedicated online gaming computers, printers, CDs and DVDs, and vending machines. Note that some of these extras require an additional fee. Manga cafes also commonly provide blankets, indoor slippers, web cameras, and phone and handheld game chargers for free. Snacks and food may also be sold at the front desk.



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