Tobias Waters

The most frequent question regarding LGBTQ+ laws in Japan is probably, “Is same-sex marriage legal yet?” As of September 2026, the answer is: no, marriage...

While Japan isn’t synonymous with Hiroshima in the same sense that Tokyo or Kyoto are, it is nonetheless carries one of the most important legacies...

The southernmost main island of Japan, Okinawa is a subtropical paradise with a fascinating history, sun-kissed beaches, and open, friendly people. The slower-paced island lifestyle,...

The capital city of the northern island of Hokkaido, and home of some of the most interesting events in all of Japan, including the Sapporo...

Genderqueer people have always been with us, but it hasn’t been until relatively recently that transgender, nonbinary, and genderfluid people have been depicted on screen....

Introduction source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Boyfriend_%28TV_series%29 The Boyfriend, which streams on Netflix, is the first LGBTQ+ dating reality show filmed in Japan. It has been hailed as touching,...

Kobe might not be the first city that pops into your head when you think of queer nightlife in Japan, but that’s exactly what makes...

What Is Takarazuka? Originally formed in 1914, Takarazuka (or, officially, The Takarazuka Revue) is an all-female acting and singing performance troupe that regularly performs on...

Nagoya is one of the Japan’s semi-hidden gems. Located in — and the capital of — Aichi prefecture, it is famous for its red miso...

Fukuoka is one of Japan’s finest cities. It is the home of Tonkotsu ramen — known locally as Hakata ramen. But it is also one...