A rabbit cafe is a place where you pay by the hour to drink coffee and play with various types of rabbits. However, before I can explain the significance of a “rabbit cafe,” I have to explain why (unlike “cat cafes”) rabbit cafes are a rarity. Cat cafes are hugely popular in Japan, especially Tokyo. If you think about it, it makes sense. Tokyo is cramped and expensive; a lot of the cheaper apartments don’t allow pets. And even if they did allow pets, a lot of people don’t have the time or energy to take care of a pet. Cats are a viable pet in Japan (despite the fact that there are wild cats everywhere). People like cats. You can buy cat trinkets, shaped treats, themed sweaters, or (if you have extra cash floating around), your very own cat for upwards of 1,000 or 2,000 USD This cat only costs about $1,700 Not too long ago, the first cat café opened up in Akihabara. Since then, they’ve spread all throughout Tokyo (and to other parts of Japan), touching hearts everywhere. My first reaction when I heard about cat cafes was “I wonder if they have rabbit cafés…” My friend [...]
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