# Reptile Cafes Yokohama Subtropical Tea is Staffed by Cold-Blooded Creatures By Meghan Young | Published 2011-08-21 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yokohama-subtropical-tea References: [neatorama](http://www.neatorama.com/2011/08/19/japans-reptile-cafe/) & [inventorspot](http://inventorspot.com/articles/reptile_cafe_something_newt_yokohama) There are canine cafes and [cat cafes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cat-cafe-beds) (most of which are located in Japan), so a reptile cafe such as Yokohama Subtropical Tea could only be the natural next step. As far as cold-blooded tea shops go, this one is definitely the chilliest; clearly that doesn't just refer to the service but to its staff of lounging lizards and other reptilian creatures. Adorable, right? Founded by 42-year-old Nagano, the Yokohama Subtropical Tea has been so well-received that some of its eclectic customers end up staying for hours on end. Considering that this tea shop hosts as many as 30 different [reptiles and amphibians](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reptiliavita-rt01), that is not so surprising -- not to mention that the teas and snacks served would sustain these customers for days on end, if allowed. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.5/10 - Popularity: 17% | Activity: 21% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Reptile Cafes:** Animal cafes are expanding beyond cats and dogs, with reptile cafes seen as the next step in the quirky trend. - **Eclectic Customer Experiences:** Consumers are increasingly seeking out unique and unconventional experiences like visiting a reptile cafe. - **Pet-based Consumer Culture:** The popularity of animal cafes is driving a larger trend around animal-based consumer culture, including unique products and services for pet owners. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Hospitality Industry:** Reptile cafes present opportunities for hotels, restaurants, and cafes to expand their offerings with novel experiences for consumers. - **Pet Industry:** As animal-based consumer culture continues to grow, the pet industry can capitalize by creating unique products and services for owners of exotic pets. - **Entertainment Industry:** Pet cafes can be incorporated into theme parks, museums, and other entertainment venues as a way to offer customers a unique, immersive experience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Dog-Friendly Cafe Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snow-pawttage.md) - [Zodiac-Inspired Coffee Mugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-year-mug-snake.md) - [Cave-Themed Cafes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gua-juicery.md) - [Cat-Focused Wooden Cafes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tristy-of-the-cats.md) - [Anime-Themed Cuisines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pronto.md) - [Cartoon Cat-Inspired Cafes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/universal.md) - [Nautical-Themed Cartoon Cafes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spongebob-squarepants-cafe.md) - [Upright Cafe Sleeping Pods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nescaf-harajuku.md) - [Galactic Cafe Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Star-wars-themed-cafe.md)