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Tobias Waters

Tobias has been working as an editor and a writer for over ten years, penning articles on a diverse range of subjects. These include cars, medicine, travel and food and drink — he even reviewed the first CBD beer in Japan! In his spare time, he loves watching movies, playing video games, and visiting his local sento public bath. He never shuts up about how the 2008 Financial Crisis influenced everything in our modern world.
226 Articles

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,…

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…