Tobi

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.
55 Articles

The Divine Feminine: Breast and Vagina Shrines and Festivals

When we think of Japanese fertility festivals, most people will think of…

Must-Watch LGBTQ+ YouTubers in Japan

Do you ever find yourself coming home after a long day, or…

What is “GMPD”? Bigger Gay Body Types in Japan

Many of us will be familiar with the concepts of bears, twinks,…

Exhibition: The Art of Jiraiya — Art Works 1998 – 2025

Among aficionados of gay manga and illustrations, there are a few names…

Having Fun In and Around Nichome — Without Alcohol

Whether it’s because we’re getting more health-conscious than before, tightening purse strings…

A History of Barazoku

Today, LGBTQ+ magazines, books, and websites are common throughout the world, and…