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Japans Otokonoko cross dressing culture challenge gender norms FRANCE 24 English
Todays Focus report takes us to Japan where well take a deep dive into the Otokonoko subculture. Born from the world of mangas in the early 2000s, Otokonokos are usually men who dress in feminine clothing for entertainment much like drag culture. Its not a completely new phenomenon though, as cross dressing in Japan dates back 3 centuries. Yuko Sano, Mélodie Sforza, Alexis Bregere and Yena Lee report on how Otokonokos are bending gender norms in a socially conservative society. ,Japan, Otokonoko, manga Read more about this story in our article: Subscribe to France 24 now: LIVE Watch FRANCE 24 English 24, 7 here: Read the latest International News and Top Stories: Like us on Facebook: Follow us on X (Twitter): Browse the news in pictures on Instagram: Discover our TikTok video
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