Japan’s Otokonoko cross-dressing culture challenge gender norms • FRANCE 24 English

Today’s Focus report takes us to Japan where we’ll 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. It’s 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