Tokyo, Sept 11, 2026 (AFP) - Japan feminist theatre fights misogyny in 'cute' fashion

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2026-09-11

Donning doll-like dresses with voluminous skirts, young women on stage roar in rage about rape and sexism they experienced in Japan, using theatre and "cute" fashion to denounce male-dominated society. Meet TremendousCircus, Japan's self-described radical feminist theatre troupe that embraces the flamboyant Gothic Lolita aesthetic as a powerful symbol of womanhood and defence against sexual violence. The global #MeToo movement hasn't caught on i......

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