Gay male japan
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This dissertation examines representations of same-sex attracted men in contemporary Japanese novels and films produced from around the inception of the s so-called gay boom era to the present day. Although these were produced in Japanese and for the Japanese market, and show contemporary Japan’s social, cultural and political milieu, I contend that they not only articulate the concerns and desires of gay men and (other gender non-conforming people) in Japan, but also that they reflect a transnational global same-sex attracted culture and persona. The analyze focuses on the work of current Japanese writers and directors while taking into account a broad, historical view of male-male eroticism in Japan from the Edo era to the introduce. It addresses such issues as whether there can be said to be a Japanese same-sex attracted identity; the circulation of gay tradition across international borders in the current period; and issues of representation of gay men in mainstream popular customs products. As has been pointed out by various scholars, many mainstream Japanese representations of LGBT people are troubling,
Queerness and gender fluidity permeate the landscape of Japanese culture, from BL manga to onnagata in Kabuki theater (male actors who play female roles). Additionally, sexual acts among males were common in ancient Japan and a major cultural feature in the Edo period. Japan was open-minded and even, in some cases, enthusiastic about same-sex relations up until Japan opened its borders in , when Japan began to adopt repressive, Victorian-era attitudes towards sexuality in response to Western influence. Though Japan’s current political stance on queerness leaves much to be desired, Japan has a surprisingly rich history colored by a generally positive outlook on sex and sexuality.
From sex between male monks to 17th century erotica, Japan’s queer history might surprise you.
5. Buddhist Monks Tolerated Homosexual Relations
In general, attitudes in premature Japan towards sexuality were free and permissive. As Louis Crompton notes in Homosexuality and Civilization, “Shintoism… had no special code of morals and seems to have regarded sex as a natural phenomenon to be enjoyed wit
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This thesis examines the representation of male-desiring males in modern Japanese literature and comics for gay men, and shows how such representations have been used to various ends by heterosexual authors, as well as by same-sex desiring and openly gay authors. Chapter One provides an overview of representations of male-male eroticism in Japanese literature from the s AD, and of the transforming attitudes towards male-male sexuality, from the celebrated, paederastic nanshoku tradition of the Edo era () to the medicalized approach to "same-sex love" in the Meiji period (), and the emergence of a modern gay persona in the s and s. Chapter Two examines representations of homosexual males in the writings of modern canonical authors Ōe Kenzaburō, Shiba Ryōtarō and Mishima Yukio, and examines the motivations of each author in writing a same-sex-desiring male character, which include the expression of national abjection, and the reflection of new thinking that pathologized male-male desire. Chapter Three focuses on manga produced by and for g
LGBTQ+ Travel Guide to Japan
Interesting Cities to Visit in Japan
TOKYO
Tokyo is the capital, and main transport hub of Japan. On one hand it&#x;s a very modern city, with neon-lit skyscrapers, but on the other, it&#x;s very traditional with historic temples and palaces, like the Meiji Shinto Shrine and the Imperial Palace. Tokyo is also a foodie&#x;s paradise, with many small izakayas (small gastro pubs) and the world&#x;s largest fish market, Tsukiji. Shinjuku Ni-Chõme is where the city&#x;s gay bars and clubs can be found. It is celebrated for having the world&#x;s highest concentration, with over tiny gay bars crammed together in unassuming, unremarkable blocks. Some of the most famous include Arty Farty, Annex, FTM Bois Bar, Campy!, Aiiro, Dragon Men and Leo Lounge. Read more about Tokyo from Passport Magazine >>
KYOTO
Kyoto is the cultural capital of Japan, and was the former capital city until when it was moved to Tokyo. It has retained its regal charm, with beautiful temples and intricate gardens. The most celebrated are the Golden Temp