In the latest episode of our Crazy Smart Asia podcast, author, makeup artist and Buddhist monk Kodo Nishimura discusses growing up queer in a temple and fortifying himself to help others.
Sunday, June 25, 2023 on KPBS 2 / Stream on demand. Kodo Nishimura is a Buddhist monk, makeup artist and LGBTQ activist. At first glance, these three facets of his identity may seem entirely separate. The common thread running through them, however, is a desire to live life as the person he most wants to be. Current law is not sensitive to LGBTQ issues in Japan, a nation where same-sex marriage is not formally recognized, and awareness of related matters is not well-developed at the individual or societal level.
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