Cairo's food and drink scene has always welcomed sushi with open arms, and with several Japanese restaurants already dotted around Zamalek, the island is taking one step further to becoming a giant food court.

Though the owners are keeping their cards closer to their chests than a unmarried 40 year old Japanese virgin with his girlfriend pillow, Mirai's Facebook page has been educating the masses with random Japan-related facts.

Did you know that Japan is globally the largest automobile manufacturer ? Or that Tokyo is the largest metropolitan area in the world? Try this one one for size; did you know that Japan is made up of over 6800 islands? Mental.

Mirai is rumored to open at the end of January 2014 on Abul Feda Street; a road that is already lined with more restaurants and cafes than you can shake a stick at. Stay tuned for more info...