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Tobias Waters
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Bara vs Yaoi: What’s the Difference in Gay Manga?
If you’re just getting into gay manga, you may have heard the terms “bara manga” and “yaoi manga” thrown around in the community of those...
Gay Magazines in Japan: Exploring Japan’s LGBTQ+ Print Periodical Legacy
In the age of the blog, the microblog, the vlog, and whatever we want to call TikTok, there are some who may have forgotten —...
Discover the Best Gay Underwear Brands for Men in 2026
While true confidence comes from within, there is sometimes some truth to the adage that clothes maketh the man. And for a lot of guys,...
Exploring Genderless Kei Fashion in Japan
Japan may be famous for its food, scenery, and historical landmarks. However, ask any 90s kid where they’d like to visit the most, and many...
What Is a Fujoshi Japanese BL Fan Term Explained
If you are a fan of Boy’s Love (BL) manga and anime, you may have come across the term “fujoshi,” either in the works themselves,...
Top Five LGBTQ+ Bookstores in Tokyo
To paraphrase comedian Bo Burnham, “Is there anything better than sex? Yes, a really good book.” This is an ethos Japan has taken to heart,...
Unexpectedly Naughty Fukami: Yaoi Anime Review
Sadly, 2025 has been a little less than a banner year for gay anime, with The Summer Hikaru Died being the exception as a real...
Iconic Japanese Queer Actors and Filmmakers You Should Know
We’ve covered some of the top Japanese LGBTQ+ films that you can watch, both for gay men and lesbians. However, who are the people behind...
Fun Lesbian Events in Japan
If you go through LGBTQ+ websites that focus on Tokyo, you’ll often see listings for general queer events, and a ton of men-only events, especially...
Best Japanese Gay Movies on Netflix
Netflix is without doubt the king of streaming services. Although there have been many challengers over the years, just as your parents say “a Nintendo”...