Japan seems to stay ahead of the curve when it comes to new ideas,but as I understand it the world's first cat cafe was opened in Taiwan in 1998 with Japan's first debuting in 2004. A cat cafe is just what the name implies,a theme cafe where the attraction is cats that can be watched and played with. There are several versions of how the cafes work. Some charge a cover fee,while others sell drinks and snacks to patrons. The one thing they all have in common is the animals welfare. Following the trend other countries have begun opening cat cafes including: Korea,Austria,England,Hungary,Germany,Spain,France and finally,last but not least the US! The ever eclectic San Francisco is in the process of planning the location and opening of KitTea. The plans include a separate area for food and beverages,but if customers choose to they can take their snacks into the cat lounge. They hope to work with a pet shelter or rescue operation to allow customers who bond with a special cat to pursue adoption.
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