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What Is a Drag Queen? Let’s start with the basics: what is a drag queen? A drag queen is (usually) a man who dresses up...

Although yaoi (gay male manga) is pretty popular in Japan and overseas, yuri manga (lesbian manga) is getting a lot more popular too, with many...

What Does “Butch Lesbian” Mean? Butch Lesbian A “butch lesbian” is a lesbian who presents in a masculine way. While they probably don’t identify as...

LGBTQ+ Rights and Law in Japan In Japan, LGBTQ+ people’s legal rights are still not very well-known, even among people living here. As a queer...

What Is a BL Drama? A BL drama is a “boys’ love” drama, or a TV drama with two male characters who have a romantic...

Lesbian anime, also known as yuri anime, has been gaining a following recently. Yuri anime and manga is becoming popular not only in Japan but...

What Is a Femme Lesbian? Femme Lesbian A “femme lesbian” is a lesbian who adopts a traditionally feminine style and attitude. This means that she...

What Is a Masc Lesbian? A “masc lesbian” is a lesbian who usually identifies as a female, but has a masculine gender expression. This may...

Is Gay Marriage Legal in Japan? Unfortunately, gay marriage in Japan is still not legal. Although various cities and wards have made an effort to...

You might not know where to start when it comes to Japan’s lesbian films and TV shows. They’re pretty rare overall, and spread throughout various...