We’ve come a long way from the cute cat cafés where the felines are, not unsurprisingly, lounging and minding their own business. Today, exotic animal establishments are opening in Japan at an all-time high rate.

Opened in March, Mipig Cafe has become Meguro district’s number one attraction in Tokyo. A short bus ride away from the train station, tiny pig tracks lead you inside a narrow townhouse to something that’s a first even in Japan — a micro pig cafe. Or at least we’re yet to discover another one. They specialise in raising and nurturing the world’s most fun-loving pigs. But don’t be surprised to find delicious pig-themed cupcakes, cheesecakes, coffee, and juices (starting at 600 yen) on their snack menu.

Depending on your luck, special requests, and purpose of your visit, you’ll be taken to one of the cosy rooms on three floors. Here, if you’re considering to adopt a pig as a standout family member, the third floor is for more formal business. While the second floor and the attic don’t have any chairs, they are more relaxed playrooms where the pigs can climb all over you. Oh, they will, and in high numbers. As we are dealing with affectionate animals, sometimes the piglets get a bit jealous of all the attention their friends are receiving. And if one gets too naughty, the piggy-sitter gently picks him up and gives him the time-out treatment.

Mipig’s caretakers are gentle and devoted, and they answer customer queries to give you facts on anything pig related. And you’ll get to practice your Japanese as you’ll probably hit a language barrier if you have very piguliar questions. Like the host on the attic, a young Japanese gentleman, went above and beyond to answer all the silly questions Google managed to translate.

Remember that bookings are required and have to be made through the website. It will set you back 800 yen and is good for 30 minutes of piggy time. Though, you can extend that to a full hour if the pigs won’t let you leave.