That may change soon -- a half dozen cat cafes are set to open in the U.S. next year, most of them along the West Coast. For more information on the cafe and its cat program, visit cattownoakland.org.

Oken debuted in late May at the very triangular real estate of 6200 Claremont Ave., formerly Haruki Japanese Restaurant. Spelled backward, the name is neko — Japanese for “cat.” ...

This weekend’s Japanese-themed brunch featured miso soup, yakisoba, miso cookies and other dishes inspired by the cuisine. In previous weeks, themes have included Italian food, the color green and ...

Restaurants themed around Japanese pop culture have recently gained footholds in L.A., with Gudetama Cafe and Hello Kitty and Friends Cafe — both within the Sanrio universe — opening in 2024.

Upcoming Domo Cafe arrives at time when Japanese-owned businesses dwindle Houston only has a few Japanese-owned restaurants in its employ. Nippon, the most famous, closed last week ...