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Lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender themes and participation in Japanese has a long historical footprint, and media which either appeal to or feature LGBT people are present in Japanese culture. ==Mass media== A number of personalities who appear on television in Japan daily are gay or transgender, or cultivate such an image as part of their public persona. A number of artists, nearly all male, have begun to speak publicly about their homosexuality, appearing on various talk shows and other programs, their celebrity often focused on their sexuality; twin pop-culture critics Piko and Osugi are an example.〔(Pride vs. prejudice )〕 Akihiro Miwa, a drag queen and former lover of author Yukio Mishima, is the television advertisement spokesperson for many Japanese companies ranging from beauty to financial products.〔(On Japanese Tv, The Lady Is A Man Cross-dressing 'onnagata' Are Popular For Being Outspoken )〕 Kenichi Mikawa, a former pop idol singer who now blurs the line between male and female costuming and make-up, can also regularly be seen on various programs, as can crossdressing entertainer Peter.〔(From the stage to the clinic: changing transgender identities in post-war Japan )〕 Singer-songwriter and actress Ataru Nakamura was one of the first transgender personalities to become highly popular in Japan; in fact, sales of her music rose after she came out as a transgender female in 2006. Some non-gay entertainers have used stereotypical references to homosexuality to increase their profile. Razor Ramon Sumitani a.k.a. Hard Gay (HG), a comedian, shot to fame after he began to appear in public wearing a leather harness, hot pants and cap. His outfit, name, and trademark pelvis thrusting and squeals earned him the adoration of fans and the scorn of many in the Japanese gay community. Ai Haruna and Ayana Tsubaki, two high profile transsexual celebrities, have gained popularity and have been making the rounds on some very popular Japanese variety shows.〔(Television perpetuates outmoded gender stereotypes )〕 , Hiromi, a fashion model, revealed her homosexuality.〔("Model Hiromi comes out as a homosexual : 'Love doesn't have any form, color and rule'" ), February 18, 2011, ''Yahoo! News - Yahoo! Japan'' from ''RBB Today'' 〕 A greater amount of gay and transgender characters have also begun appearing (with positive portrayals) on Japanese television, such as the highly successful ''Hanazakari no Kimitachi e'' and ''Last Friends'' television series. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「LGBT culture in Japan」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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