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Tobias Waters

Tobias has been working as an editor and a writer for over ten years, getting his start at a legal publisher in London before moving to Tokyo in 2019. Since moving to Japan’s capital, he has written or edited articles on a wide variety of subjects, including cars, medicine, video games, the economy, wine, education and travel. He even reviewed the first CBD beer to be launched in Japan! In his spare time, he loves watching movies, playing video games, going to karaoke, and visiting his local sento public bath. His favorite Pokémon is Shinx, and his favorite food is curry. He never shuts up about how the 2008 Financial Crisis influenced everything in our modern world.
218 Articles

Green Yuri Anime Arrives in January 2027: Cast, Trailer and Streaming Revealed!

On the 4th of July 2026, as Americans were celebrating their independence…

In Memoriam: Dr. Masayoshi Negishi, Pioneer of AIDS Treatment in Japan

On 12 October 2026, the Tokyo HIV Treatment Network will hold a…

Sapporo Rainbow Pride 2026: Everything You Need to Know

As the nights begin to get longer, it’s time to celebrate Sapporo…

LGBTQ+ Onsen in Japan: Etiquette, Gender-Separated Baths and Private Options

Visiting an onsen in Japan is an experience that everyone should try…

What Is It Like to Grow Older as an LGBTQ+ Person in Japan?

Aging is an inevitable fact of life. This is true no matter…

TORAJIRO’s “A Light That Never Goes Out”: Queer Masculinity, Vulnerability and Hope in Tokyo

On 9 September 2026, acclaimed queer artist TORAJIRO opened his newest exhibition,…