Ariel S

Finding the right mental health care in Japan as an English speaker is difficult enough, let alone as an LGBTQ+ English speaker. Getting matched with...

What Is a Yuri Cafe? A “yuri cafe” is like a normal cafe, but it specializes in something unique when it comes to its reading...

In Shinjuku Nichome, Tokyo’s LGBTQ+ district, there’s a cafe with a really unique theme. Yuri Cafe Anchor specializes in good food, coffee, alcohol, and yuri...

Japan’s Lesbian Culture Are you a lesbian coming to Japan for the first time? Maybe you’re one already living here who wants to start dating,...

Senpai Wa Otokonoko, which loosely translates to, my “upper-classmate is a boy” is a cute “slice of life” anime that features many LGBTQ+ characters. This...

Are you looking for a cute boys’ love anime that isn’t completely safe for work? Twilight Out of Focus (or Tasogare Out of Focus) might...

Introduction Are you visiting Tokyo for the first time? Are you interested in its lesbian scene, or in LGBTQ+ culture more broadly? If one of...

On Tuesday night this week, I popped into Queen Tokyo to see what it’s all about. Queen Tokyo is a new lesbian and women-focused bar...

Does Drag Culture Exist in Japan? Like almost every other country, drag culture exists in Japan, and is mainly concentrated around major cities like Tokyo...

What Is a Muscle Bar? Luckily, the term “muscle bar” is pretty self-explanatory. Like a girls bar or a host club, a muscle bar is...