Daniel Fowler

In Japan, you may come across a bar with a ‘Members Only’ sign displayed outside. But what does it mean? A ‘Members Only’ sign usually...

If you already take HIV medication and are moving to Japan, continuing treatment is possible. Japan has specialist HIV hospitals, antiretroviral treatment, and public health...

Shibari is commonly used in English to mean Japanese or Japanese-influenced rope bondage. But the Japanese word itself is broader: 縛り (shibari) relates simply to...

Futch is a lesbian identity or presentation that falls between butch and femme. The term can describe someone who identifies with, combines, or moves between...

People often search for a ‘same-sex partner visa’ for Japan, but Japan does not offer one standard visa under that name. The possible route may...

There is no single lesbian dating app that is best for everyone in Japan. A Japanese-speaking resident looking for community may want something different from...

Japan’s entertainment industry includes LGBTQ+ singers, actors, television personalities, and so much more. This guide introduces a curated group of LGBTQ+ Japanese celebrities, from postwar...

A fudanshi (腐男子, ふだんし) is a Japanese term commonly used for a male fan of Boys’ Love (BL) media or imagined male-male fictional pairings. BL...

Wakashū (若衆) was a historical Japanese term for a male youth in the stage between childhood and adulthood, especially in Tokugawa or Edo-period Japan. Hairstyle,...

Toyama Prefecture will hold its first Pride march on 21 September 2026, bringing together LGBTQ+ people, allies, and supporters. Organised by the Toyama Pride March...