On gender variance and transgender expressions in Japanese culture
This is a fascinating short video on gender variance in Japanese culture in history and in the present, including youth culture, entertainment and gaming.
“In today’s Culture Shock, GG discusses the similarities between gender swapping in Japan’s culture and Super Mario Bros characters - Toad and Toadette.”
Otoko no ko (男の娘) is a Japanese play on words for men who identify as men but wear women’s clothing.