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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

What Does “Hey Mamas Lesbian” Mean?

Way back in 2022, a lesbian friend of mine invited me out…

Where to Buy Yaoi/BL & Bara Manga in Japan

Look at you! You’re here, in Japan, the home of yaoi, Boys’…

What Is a Stud Lesbian? The Black Queer History Behind the Identity

A stud is a masculine-presenting identity rooted specifically in Black lesbian culture.…

What Bara Manga Means and How the Term Is Used in Japan

In English, the term ‘Bara Manga’ is used mainly to describe a…

Was Yukio Mishima Gay? Exploring His Sexuality and Legacy

One of the most controversial literary figures in post-war Japan, Yukio Mishima…

Biggest Pride Parade in the World: Largest Events Compared

The São Paulo Pride Parade is consistently the biggest of the thousands…