What can a TV show teach us about reality? Despite some predictable pairings and sentimental soliloquies, “The Boyfriend” offers one of the most prominent spaces in Japan for mainstream queer representation. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/culture/2026/02/06/tv-streaming/the-boyfriend-reality-tv/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #culture #tvstreaming #netflix #lgbtq #dating #relationships #streaming #japanesetv