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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

Gay Marriage on Trial: The History of Challenging Article 24

Japan is well known for being a safe country, and that includes…

5 Best BL Manga 2025: New BL Releases in English

A stable for LGBTQ+ and fujoshi alike, BL manga (also known as…

Japanese Lesbian Movies on Netflix: What You Can Watch Now

If there’s one thing everyone likes to do simultaneously with chill, it’s…

Buddhist Monk Kodo Nishimura’s Speech on LGBTQ+ Rights at UNU

In some ways, this can feel like a dark time for LGBTQ+…

The Difficulties of Being LGBTQ+ in Japan

Japan has long been known as one of the world’s safest countries,…

Japan’s Partnership Oath Certificate System Explained

As readers will be aware, Japan does not yet recognize marriage equality,…