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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.
183 Articles

Japanese LGBTQ+ Charities and NPOs

One question that we receive at the Japan Gay Guide from time…

Across the Sea: Iconic LGBTQ+ Japanese-American Figures

The LGBTQ+ community in Japan has been struggling for rights, respect, and…

Who’s Who? The Cast of The Boyfriend Season 2

After a long, interminable wait, the second season of The Boyfriend has…

Goal! Japanese Soccer Becomes More LGBTQ+ Friendly

Although acceptance of LGBTQ+ people is increasing in Japan, one area where…

Saimyoji Temple: Japan’s Most LGBTQ+ Friendly Buddhist Site?

Here in Japan, LGBTQ+ marriage is still not legally recognized. This is…

New Lesbian Anime Movie: Cosmic Princess Kaguya

2026 has started with a bang for LGBTQ+ media! In addition to…