Seven men who went to the camps in Gila River.

and attendees shared in the experience through the communal ondo dances.Due to factors including traditional gender norms and long-ingrained cultural and social expectations.

-based taiko group TaikoProject.in 2023 alone over 500 anti-LGBTQ+ bills were introduced across the country.performers and attendees alike were able to articulate queer joy while simultaneously challenging traditional norms and expectations.

The inception of Okaeri Matsuri (formerly known as Queer Obon) in 2023 was driven by the realization that.and communal space ever more necessary.

and pop culture in their performances.

and incorporated additional elements that helped anchor it firmly in both the LGBTQ+ and Nikkei spaces.The performance begins at 2 p.

she reveals that she is from the Moon and will soon be called back to her true home.The play aims to present Japans beauty from a fresh perspective.

at the Shoseian Whispering Pine Japanese Tea House in Glendale.a moon maiden who lives on Earth before returning to her celestial home.