Nominate Your Favorite: How to Build a Real Bond in Akihabara
One Name Can Change Everything
Want to elevate your experience in Akihabara’s Maid Cafes, Concept Cafes, Girls Bars, or Hostess Clubs?
Then consider this next-level move: make a nomination.
Nominating a Maid, Cast Member, or Hostess means choosing someone as your favorite—the one you want to spend time with again and again. It’s a small action with big effects: more connection, more attention, and a bond that builds over time.
Please note that most Maid Cafes do not offer a nomination, some Concept Cafes, many Girls Bars and pretty much all Hostess Clubs.
So, why nominate a Maid?
It creates continuity—Each visit builds on the last, with you and your Maid
You get more focused, personal attention—They know your preferences, mood, and conversation style.
It deepens the connection—Your visits start feeling more warm and friendly.
Guaranteed time together—It ensures you can see and talk with your favorite Maid
Cafe Style
Concept Cafe, Girls Bar, Hostess Club
Visiting Level
Becoming a Regular
Regular Status
Helps Over Time
Unlock: How Nomination Changes the Game
Nominating someone turns a casual interaction into a meaningful, evolving relationship.
Here’s what that looks like across different styles:
What Is a Nomination (and Where It Works)?
What Is a Nomination?
A nomination is your official way of saying:
“This is the Maid, Cast Member, or Hostess I want to see.”
Once you nominate someone:
That person will be prioritized to sit or spend time with you.
You're guaranteed face time and conversation with them (subject to availability).
It shows the venue that you understand how their system works and that you’re a serious guest.
What Happens After You Nominate?
Your visits may be tracked in a point or ranking system (especially in Hostess Clubs).
You may be rewarded with:
Deeper or more personal conversations
Priority seating
Custom drinks or gifts from your nominated person
Thank-you messages or exclusive perks
(These vary by venue and rules.)
Where Does Nomination Work?
Hostess Clubs – Most Important
Nominations are expected and highly encouraged.
They form the core of the customer-cast relationship.
Often tied to ranking systems and rewards.
Girls Bars
Nominations are common and often appreciated.
They can impact who sits with you and how long they stay.
Concept Cafes
Some offer nominations, some do not.
Best to ask the Maids if you are unsure.
Maid Cafes
Most do not offer nominations.
However, you can sometimes buy a drink for your favorite Maid.
Again, asking the Maids is recommended.
Final Tips
Always check the rules at the Cafes, as they differ widely.
If you're planning to build a long-term rapport, repeat nominations are your best way to go
Why Nomination Is Worth It
Yes, nominations can very from 2,000 to 6,000 yen or more—but here’s what you gain:
A deeper, one-on-one relationship
A sense of being known and remembered
Access to more meaningful experiences
A simple path to becoming a VIP in their eyes
Final Thoughts: Warm / Personal
In Akihabara, choosing someone as your favorite isn’t just a formality—it’s a meaningful choice.
Want your experiences to feel warmer, more real, and overall more enjoyable?
Want your visits to be with someone who knows you, greets you with joy, and tailors the moment to you?
Then nominate your favorite Maid
it's the first step to building a real connection—one that grows with every visit.