與真司郎が体験した東京レインボープライド──「自分らしくいられると、人生が本当に楽しくなる」
The Role of Schools and Education It's critical to change the awareness of adults and the younger generation's mindset to create a society where everyone can live comfortably. In the microcosm of a school, even minor prejudices can lead to discrimination, which can sometimes be a matter of life and death, as we know from numerous tragic incidents. He says, "If there had been an adult who talked to me about these issues when I was in elementary school, who explained to me that being a sexual minority isn't a bad thing and that it's normal, my life would have been different." "Children have malleable minds, so if they understand at an early age that they shouldn't judge people based on prejudice, it’ll change not only their future but society’s as a whole. Honestly, I would have loved to attend a class like that. I believe TRP can be the catalyst for this change. I decided to participate in this year's TRP because I wanted to help in any way I could. It’ll take some time, but I look forward to a moment in Japan when same-sex couples can hold hands and walk proudly anywhere, not just at TRP venues or places like Shinjuku Ni-chome. It would be wonderful if such a time comes. After I came out, some fans reacted by saying, 'I wish you hadn't said that,' and some even said they would stop being my fans. But I have fans who continue to support me, as well as people who initially distanced themselves and then returned to better understand me and learn about LGBTQ+ issues. Seeing those close to me change their perspectives is gratifying, and I'm thankful. I hope that more people, no matter the number, undergo these shifts. Finding friends, family, partners, and colleagues who accept you for who you are makes life worth living.” Shinjiro Atae Based in Los Angeles, USA, and active in Japan and LA. Atae debuted in 2005 as a member of AAA (Triple A), a Japanese co-ed performance group. In 2016, AAA held its first dome tour. State held his first solo live arena performance as a solo artist in 2019. in 2020, he announced that he would suspend his artistic activities at the end of the following year and held his final nationwide arena tour before pausing his singing career in 2021. Since 2021, he launched the lifestyle brand "446 - DOUBLE FOUR SIX - “ which includes apparel, beauty and health products, lifestyle goods, and accessories. His 2022 book "All Ways of Living Are Both Right and Wrong" (Kodansha) has become a national bestseller on mental health. Starting in June 2024, Atae will hold his first live tour and talk show since resuming his artistic activities. The tour, titled "SHINJIRO ATAE LIVE TOUR & TALK SHOW 2024 – THIS IS WHERE WE BELONG –," is scheduled to take place in four cities across Japan. Photography by Tatsuro Kimura Words by Masamichi Yoshihiro Edited by Keita Takada(GQ) Translated by Leiya Salis
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