Legendary comic artist Gengoroh Tagame is a sexy fox

At Gay Manga‘s Massive party, celebrating Japanese gay manga artists and their world of beefy men, bondage and fantasy. Check out Tagame’s site.

Just back from Taipei Bear Beach Party

At the northern tip of Taiwan last weekend was the 5th annual Bear Beach Party. A lot of big boys, sun, and fun. I’ll share some more photos this week.

 

Random surf school walking by

Surfers are always a welcome sight!

 

Lots of muscle, tan, and butt cleavage

I was fascinated by this large butt encased in horizontal stripes with deep rear cleavage. Love the audacity and engineering.

 

Hundreds attend Enoshima Eastside gay beach party

 

Semi-famous DJs and lots of attendees.

Shangri-la party in July at Ageha

 Ageha forbids cameras, so you have to forgive the poor image quality here from the phone. I go to late night clubs very infrequently. It’s surprising how little gay clubs have changed across time and continents.

I like the pool and variety of DJs at the summer party.

 

Ever wanted to sit on Santa’s ballz with a drink in your hand? Santanuki party is this Friday in Koenji.

Consider yourself invited! Some friends are organizing this event, and I’ll be there.
Friday, December 21, from 8.30 pm
Koenji Kita 3-1-1, Asahi building 1F
Dynamo’s website (Felafel available!)
Twitter @dyanamo_koenji

Politician advertising in Tokyo car park

I met this random politician in one of those instant car parking lots that sprout across Tokyo like weeds. There’s something about his confident and boysih grin in the eerie fluorescent lighting. I have no idea what office he aspires to, or what party or ideas he represents. Still, I was persuaded!

Saint Grace Cathedral

Walking in the back streets of posh Omotesando, I stumbled upon this simulacra of a Gothic cathedral, named Saint Grace. Apparently it is famous in Tokyo. Apart from the bunches of electric wires on the street out front, and the partial miniaturization, it is the splitting image of historic France.

Of course, this being Japan, there are no religious services at Saint Grace. Its function is purely theatrical: Weddings, Receptions, Party and Events.

I love Japan’s entirely surface approach to religion and use of foreign styles as backdrops. None of the unpleasant dogmas of Catholic religion, and with all the fun and exoticism of foreign forms.

Happiness Realization Party

Election season is full of sound trucks and what often sounds like angry voices. The oddly named Happiness Realization Party was all ladies, all upbeat white gloves and smiles. They seemed so upbeat I wondered if they would share whatever drugs they were on. Or maybe they were surprised that even one person was paying attention to any politician. (BTW, I think this minor party is a cult).