Grammy winning producer, Kindness, will be performing their Japan tour at WWW X in Shibuya. Their music is known for its eclectic style, fusing pop, funk, and alternative sounds together. This artist is not one to take lightly, as they are the go-to…
Although a little far out from the center of Tokyo, the Kawasaki Halloween Parade is always well worth the journey. With 2500 costume-clad participants and over 120,000 spectators flocking to the JR Kawasaki Station area, it’s the largest parade of…
The LGBTQ community in Tokyo comes together over two days in Yoyogi Park to celebrate Tokyo Rainbow Pride and, in general, love. No matter who you are or what your gender or sexual orientation is — everyone can enjoy 60-plus…
Afternoon Breezes is a landmark 1980 film by director Hitoshi Yazaki that may be the first mainstream, overtly gay-themed movie in Japanese cinematic history. It was Yazaki’s premiere work, prefacing both his notable career and the sub-genre of LGBTQ films…
Metropolis’ guide to love hotels for those who want to forgo obligation chocolate for a little more romance this Valentine’s Day
Four years after Shibuya introduced same-sex partnerships, Metropolis spoke to same-sex couples in Tokyo on love, marriage and equality
You’ve probably seen a drag queen performance but the lesser-known drag king scene is just as fabulous. Kings of Tokyo presents the first all-king revue in Japan since the Edo period. A bilingual show with performers from all over the…
Tokyo Closet Ball is Japan’s leading provider of English language gender subversive entertainment! For the Tokyo Closet Ball Mini Show, expect delightful drag, laughs and authenticity in an LGBTQ+ friendly space that is also inclusive of allies. This show saves…
The LGBTQ community and allies come together to generate a feeling of communal love in Yoyogi Park. Tokyo Rainbow Pride 2018 will hold performances and booths from LGBT-friendly businesses as well as a fabulous 3 km parade around the Tokyo area on…
