Tobias Waters

Japan is known for being a safe place to live in and visit. Crime rates are low enough and the vibes are relaxed enough that...

Long thought of as Japan’s second city, Osaka has enjoyed both a rivalry with the capital and the admiration of the rest of the nation...

Some vacations are pure hell — but this time it’s on purpose. Beppu, on the southern island of Kyushu, is a hot spring town unlike...

When we think of Japanese fertility festivals, most people will think of the numerous phallic penis festivals — if they are aware of such festivals...

Do you ever find yourself coming home after a long day, or laying in bed at the weekend, putting off getting up, watching YouTube videos...

Among aficionados of gay manga and illustrations, there are a few names that stand out among the pantheon of modern artists, and Jiraiya is undoubtedly...

Whether it’s because we’re getting more health-conscious than before, tightening purse strings to save money, or just finding that getting black-out blitzed is becoming more...

Today, LGBTQ+ magazines, books, and websites are common throughout the world, and Japan is no exception. Indeed, you’re on an LGBTQ+ website right now! But...

Anyone who is even a little familiar with Japan knows that it is a country full of shrines and temples, each dedicated to different kami,...

Today, video games have broken out of the stereotype of being the preserve of nerdy young men in their parents’ basements to being a mainstream...