TOKYOJune 30 (News On Japan) – A dispute has arisen between a maid cafe and a curry shop in Akihabara, Tokyo, a globally recognized center of subculture.
The representative of “Tsukuyomi Maid Cafe”, known for its hospitable chambermaids, announced on the 26th that “our company has been cooperating with a curry shop in Akihabara and sending chambermaids since April, but the costs for sending have still not been paid.”
In April 2024, the maid cafe began a partnership with a nearby curry shop, also located in Akihabara, and sent some of the maids there to work.
Images from that time show maids casting spells over the curry ordered by customers.
However, a conflict arose over the duties of the maids, which led to the termination of the collaboration.
The cafe claims that about 250,000 yen in wages for the maids who worked there remain unpaid.
Konomi from Tsukuyomi Maid Cafe said, “We were told to stand outside and solicit customers, which was different from our contract. It’s very disappointing. When we received the collaboration offer, we wanted to help liven up Akihabara.”
The maid cafe claims that tasks such as preparing salads and welcoming customers deviate from the maids’ agreed-upon duties.
The curry shop, just a two-minute walk away, provided a different perspective during the interview.
A representative from RevolutioneรEvolution stated, โAs a restaurant, we wanted them to be involved in food-related tasks, but they didn’t.โ
The curry shop had asked the girls sent to help with cooking and washing up. However, they claim that the maids often refused these duties, leading to accusations of contract violations.
The RevolutioneรEvolution representative added: “Despite the contract violations, we are being asked to pay the full amount. We are currently seeking legal advice and are willing to pay the shipping costs, but we are negotiating with the other party for a reduction.”
Will the “not so cute” rift between Akihabara’s iconic cleaners and the curry shop be resolved?
Source: FNN
