Not even close to similar imo. Host clubs are also not maid cafes. Maid cafes are a high entrance fee and a bunch of cutesy food and interactions. Hostess clubs

Not even close to similar imo. Host clubs are also not maid cafes. Maid cafes are a high entrance fee and a bunch of cutesy food and interactions. Hostess clubs are girls, perhaps themed (maybe… maid?) and just talking to you and having you buy them absurdly priced drinks. Yes Japan definitely has strip clubs lol