Long Hoang

Halloween in Japan has become one of the country’s most anticipated nights — a spectacular blend of creativity, costume, and community. For the LGBTQ+ scene,...

LGBTQ+ life in Japan goes far beyond nightlife spots like bars and clubs, it also shines through queer fashion, manga, adult toys, and plenty of...

Japan is the home of yaoi/BL (Boys’ Love) and bara manga, two genres that have become global LGBTQ+ icons. BL highlights tender romances between bishōnen...

The world of Japanese LGBTQ+ films is thriving like never before. From tender love stories to bold explorations of queer identity, Japan’s filmmakers are bringing...

In our last article, we looked at the meaning and history of bara manga and how it grew into a defining part of Japanese LGBTQ+...

The demand for lesbian movies on Netflix keeps growing each year, but finding Japanese titles can feel like a challenge. Japanese filmmakers are known for...