When Toshitsune Tamashiro was young and closeted in 1980s Japan, Tokyo's Shinjuku Ni-chome gay district was a haven. Now he runs a bar there, and has fought to keep the district going during the ...
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Sometimes longer is better. Even when it comes to music, and listeners are patient enough to appreciate an epic piece of music. Here's 25 great songs that span 10 minutes or more, and worth the time ...