Japanese Pronouns Don’t Work Like English: Gender, Identity and Context
Japanese works differently from English when it comes to personal pronouns. Words…
How to Read Japanese Gay X/Twitter Bios
Before moving to Japan, I did the most gay thing possible: I…
Transgender and Gender Diversity in Japan: A History from the Edo Period to Today
Japan’s history of gender diversity does not begin with modern hormone therapy,…
What Does “Members Only” Mean at Bars in Japan?
In Japan, you may come across a bar with a ‘Members Only’…
How to Continue HIV Treatment After Moving to Japan
If you already take HIV medication and are moving to Japan, continuing…
What Is Shibari? Japanese Rope Bondage, History & Queer Culture
Shibari is commonly used in English to mean Japanese or Japanese-influenced rope…