The inflow of Western values during the Meiji Era (1868-1912) increased suppression on cross-dressing men, but cross-dressing enjoyed a revival after the chaotic postwar period.
Since then, it has developed a distinct culture with the emergence of “visual kei,” male musicians who wear makeup and resplendent costumes.
“In promoting the Cool Japan phenomenon that revolves around anime and cosplay, we want to disseminate the cutting-edge culture of cross-dressing men,” said Satsuki, organizer of Propaganda events.
なんだかよくわからないが、クールジャパンも新しい時代に突入したな。
