Located on the fifth floor of Ogiso Building along Akihabara's central boulevard, Bokutoneko ("Me and Cats") operates as an casual adoption-adjacent cafe with a notably friendly staff culture. The female-staffed venue emphasizes accessibility for first-time visitors, offering welcoming guidance for those unfamiliar with cat interaction. Operating from noon-9 PM weekdays and noon-10 PM weekends, the space attracts a mix of cat enthusiasts, tourists, and adoption-curious visitors. Some staff members balance idol activities with cafe work, creating an informal, conversational atmosphere that extends beyond typical cat cafe interactions.
The cat population, numbering around five residents, includes diverse breeds: Louis (Persian), Canele (Minuet), Shimajiro (Norwegian Forest), Shiratama (Scottish Fold), Anzu (American Shorthair), Karin (British Shorthair), and Chikuwa (Exotic Shorthair). Cats display variable friendliness—some initiate interaction readily, others prefer observation. Reviewers emphasized the clean facility with minimal odor despite cat presence, and noted excellent temperature control and grooming standards. Staff actively facilitate first-time visitor education and assist with photography. The intimate space, typically uncrowded despite Akihabara foot traffic, allows unhurried interaction.
Pricing: ¥440 per 10 minutes; cat treats ¥550. Additional menu items include staff photo cheki (¥1,000; allows cat holding), supporter juice (¥1,100), and cat ice treats (¥550). Staff recommend arriving early-afternoon for quieter experiences. Located adjacent to Moca Cat Cafe (neighboring building). No formal adoption operations; primarily casual visitation. Rules strictly enforce no chasing, no picking up cats, no flash photography, no loud voices.
¥2,640
