Osaka
Osaka is Tokyo’s hipper cousin, a central hub in the country that knows how to have a little more fun, and is a lot more welcoming to the LGBTQ traveler. Words by Marc Graser If you’re visiting Japan for the first time, head straight to Tokyo. If you have some...
Chef Imai of Monk in Kyoto
Yoshihiro Imai has certainly dealt with some of the same struggles with identity, self-love and acceptance that resonate with members of the LGBTQ+ community. Thanks to Netflix, his confidence in the kitchen has fired up a new fanbase eager to taste his take on the perfect pizza.