Maids of England at Go Japan! | Japanese Maid Café Experience
Discover a different side of Japanese culture with Maids of England at Go Japan! From live performances and interactive activities to colourful costumes and photo opportunities, there is plenty to enjoy.
Whether you are familiar with Japanese maid cafés or have never heard of them, Maids of England offers a friendly introduction to this popular part of Japanese entertainment culture.
Visit them in our Little Japan cultural area during Go Japan! at Brands Hatch.
What is a Japanese maid café?
Maid cafés first became popular in Akihabara, Tokyo, an area famous for anime, manga, gaming and Japanese pop culture.
These themed cafés offer a different experience from a traditional restaurant or coffee shop. Staff dress as maids and butlers, welcome guests into a playful setting and create an entertaining atmosphere through conversation, games and performances.
The experience is designed to be light-hearted, welcoming and fun. You do not need to know anything about anime or Japanese culture to take part.
Who are Maids of England?
Established in 2011, Maids of England (MOE) is a UK-based pop-up maid and butler café group inspired by Japanese maid café culture.
Their team brings together colourful costumes, music, dance, crafts and audience interaction.
At Go Japan!, they bring elements of their traditional café experience to our Little Japan area. Although they do not operate their full café service at the event, there are still plenty of opportunities to meet the team and enjoy their activities.
What can you expect at Go Japan!?
Live performances
Enjoy music, dance and entertainment from the Maids of England team.
Their performances are designed to be fun and engaging, with opportunities for the audience to get involved. Whether you are a returning fan or watching for the first time, everyone is welcome.
Performance times will be announced closer to the event.
Meet the maids and butlers
Take the opportunity to meet the Maids of England team, discover more about Japanese maid café culture and enjoy the colourful costumes.
You can also find out more about their characters, performances and activities.
Japanese-inspired crafts and activities
Get creative with interactive activities inspired by Japanese pop culture.
Previous activities have included decorating fans and masks, giving visitors the opportunity to make something personal to take home.
Details of the activities available at the next event will be confirmed nearer the time.
Photos and merchandise
Maids of England also offers opportunities to take photos and explore official merchandise.
You may come across the word cheki, which refers to an instant-style collectible photo, often associated with Japanese idol and maid café culture.
Ask the team about available photo opportunities, merchandise and any additional charges.
The Super MOE Eating Competition
Fancy taking part in something a little different?
The Super MOE Eating Competition adds a fun, competitive element to the day. Participants race to finish a themed food challenge, with the fastest competitor taking the honours.
The competition has previously featured Japanese-inspired food and is hosted by the Maids of England team.
Participation is for adults aged 18 and over. Advance registration, competition rules and food allergy information will be provided on the dedicated booking page when entries open.
Find out more about the Eating Competition
Where can you find Maids of England?
You will find Maids of England in Little Japan, the cultural area at Go Japan! at Brands Hatch.
Little Japan celebrates Japanese culture beyond the cars, bringing together entertainment, cosplay, creative activities and themed attractions.
The Maids of England area is included with your general event admission ticket. Some merchandise, photographs or optional activities may involve an additional charge.
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Frequently asked questions
Do I need to know about Japanese maid cafés to visit?
Not at all. Maids of England welcomes everyone, including visitors experiencing Japanese pop culture for the first time.
Is Maids of England suitable for families?
The performances and general activities are intended to be welcoming to a broad audience, including families. Individual activities may have their own age restrictions. The eating competition is strictly for adults aged 18 and over.
Do I need to book to meet Maids of England?
You do not need to book to visit their area or enjoy general entertainment. Activities with limited spaces, including the eating competition, may require separate registration.
Is there an additional charge?
Access to the Maids of England area is included with your Go Japan! admission ticket. Optional merchandise, photographs and selected activities may carry additional charges.
When will performance times be available?
The event timetable and activity details will be published closer to Go Japan! 2027.
Discover Maids of England at Go Japan!
From live performances to Japanese-inspired activities, Maids of England brings something different to Go Japan!.
Make time to explore Little Japan, meet the team and experience a colourful part of Japanese pop culture.
For more information about the group, visit the official Maids of England website.
