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World Wide Wave

12 Feb 2020

Japan: Queer as F*ck

Asia/Pacific, News & Politics

Japan: Queer as F*ck

Queer JapanJapan is known the world over for its conservative society – extreme politeness, respect for elders, family values. But if you dig a little deeper you might find a much more colourful and outrageous version. No…we’re not talking about karaoke! We’re talking about Japan’s Queer community.

The queer community may not be as visible as some other countries – even to the locals – but a new documentary has gone underground to explore its diversity. From drag queens, hidden bar districts, political activists, kink-positive hentai parties to the international erotic art of manga, Director Graham Kolbeins has found them all. And he has put them in a documentary called Queer Japan.

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