Last time, we talked about creating a space for
communication between inbound tourists by bringing club
culture to local areas. This time, I would like to talk
about how we want to spread the backbone of diversity
to local areas through club culture.
Japanese traditional performing arts (though it's not
limited to Japan) are based on the harsh working
conditions of the agriculture, forestry and fisheries
industries. While there are soothing Japanese dishes and
hot springs, many festivals culminate with performances
that show off physical strength, such as pulling giant
floats, carrying heavy mikoshis, or jumping half-naked
into cold water.
Will the festival continue in the same way? While safety
is ensured to the utmost, in some cases, the tension that
may result in injuries or casualties makes the festival
exciting?
From now on, the male-dominated aspects that tradition
relies on will need to change into something that can be
enjoyed by sexual minorities such as LGBTQ+, and disabled
minorities such as physically disabled and intellectually
disabled people.
Club culture is particularly familiar with sexual minorities.
When local people encounter club culture, they are inspired
by minority culture and have the opportunity to change
traditional culture into a form that better matches diversity.