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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

Wearing a Kimono of Another Gender in Japan: Is It Rude, and What Should You Know?

Have you ever looked at the kimono, Japan’s national dress, and thought…

Bara vs Yaoi: What’s the Difference, and Where Does BL Fit?

To the uninitiated, the differences between bara, yaoi, and Boys’ Love (BL)…

Kagoshima Moves Toward Prefecture-Wide LGBTQ+ Partnership System

On 11 September, 2026, the Governor of Kagoshima Prefecture Koichi Shiota announced…

Rainbow Festa Osaka 2026: Everything You Need to Know

Get ready for Tokyo Pride’s sister celebration in Osaka, Rainbow Festa! Tokyo…

Trans Man Akira Aramaki Makes History Running for Mayor of Fukuoka

On 3 September 2026, transgender man Akira Aramaki announced his candidacy for…