New Japanese maid cafe requires maids to be 65+.

Maid Cafe Shangri-La in Kiryu, Japan, is shaking up the maid cafe scene with a unique twist: all of its maids are at least 65 years old. While most cafes go for the younger crowd, this spot flips the script and keeps things fresh with seasoned staff, proving that age is just a number. Their first day had seven maids aged between 65 and 72, showing that the real charm is in experience.

Opened by a local NPO called Kids Valley, Shangri-La attracts a vibrant audience, with around 40 customers flocking in on their first Saturday of each month. They serve homemade bento boxes and offer drinks while the maids engage customers with heart-shaped hand signs and delightful phrases like “Moe moe kyun!” It’s about more than just food; it’s a place for cross-generational connection—one 65-year-old maid said it makes her feel young again when younger customers call her cute! Next up? Mark your calendar for February 1.

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