Japan frequently -- hell, basically always -- pushed the boundaries and definitions of what is expected and accepted. We think of AKB48 and we think of cubby otaku geek men who can't get a girlfriend, jacking off and then heading to the meet-and-greet scrums with the stars, the spunk still dripping from their hands. (Seriously, there are stories like this.) Think again. AKB is also popular with cross-dressers! Yes, there are guys who find it erotic to dress up as one of the diminutive Akihabara idols and imitate their skimpy, sexy skirts and uniforms. For precisely these chaps ...

Ayumi Hamasaki surprised the entertainment just over a year ago by announcing her sudden marriage to an Austrian model and actor who had starred in one of her music videos. Hamasaki's sales have ailed in recent years and we speculated that perhaps she might retire and start a family. The latest twist is that Ayumi and Manuel Schwarz are already divorced! Less than a year is not a great length for any marriage, to be sure, but Ayumi officially blames the March 11th earthquake, which forced her to stay in Japan and remain close to her beloved fans. Rather than move to America with ...

If you're on your way to becoming a shemale ("New Half") but not quite there yet, you may be in need of these strap-on breasts or vaginas, on sale from KanojoToys. They are specifically designed to be "Japanese", with the breasts a modest c-cup size and the vagina tight and Asian. What's more, the "skin" color is a dark yellowish tone, imitating Japanese bodies. I might even try Megumi wearing the vagina belt so that I get "double" penetration! In Japan the "okama" (cross-dresser) is quite wide-spread in society. You don't have to be wandering around Shinjuku's famous ...

Here's something we don't often talk about on TokyoKinky -- newhalf (nuhaafu) or transgenders! "Otoko no Ko" (男の子) means "boy" but if written with a different kanji character (男の娘) it has a whole new meaning. It essentially is boys dressing up as girls but it's a whole world of specialist bars, cafes, magazines, manga comics, online shops and more! A mix between cosplay culture and full-on crossdressing and transgender lifestyle, it's also men young and old. After all, Japan already has its fair share of soushoku danshi (herbivore men), the name given to metrosexual ...

All right, I know, this isn't "Tokyo" kink but it sure is interesting! Fingers crossed that this kind of company policy makes its way here soon. IBM in Korea has made a point in its recruitment policy of clarifying that gays, lesbians and bisexuals are very welcome to apply to work for the company. This might not sound like much but Korea has almost no gays in the public eye. Actually, neither does Japan really, and we could well use a decent, respectable celebrity to come out. Of course, there are plenty of drag queens on TV but no one states the obvious -- that these people are ...

These days, is there anything wrong with men enjoying anal pleasure, either alone or with a partner? Attitudes have changed dramatically in just a short time! In Japan, for example, prostate massage toys have become major sellers in the sex toys shops, and many adult films feature men getting fucked by women with various weapons of ass destruction. One of the latest is the Anal Phaser, a carefully crafted prostate massager that contains a vibe. For a little more power, the Anal Insertion Direct keeps its battery pack off board, but makes up for the cord with even stronger ...

Anal toys for men (they're for straight men too you know) have become increasingly popular in Japan in the last year, with many varieties in all of the sex shops. Rather than using phallic shapes or plugs, these are designed to stay put in the anus and massage the prostate. The Climax Enema takes this concept, and even adds a vibrator! You see that there are also little "arms" on it: These stimulate the space between your legs (the "taint" if you will) as your body naturally flexes for prostate massage. The Climax Enema (available from KanojoToys.com) can be used purely during ...