The event ‘may look weird,’ says a priestess of Kanayama Shrine, but its origins and purpose point to a deeper meaning.

  • 𝓜𝓲𝓪@quokk.auOP
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    14 hours ago

    This is notably a shrine not a corporation. They do rely on donations, but Japan isn’t exactly the most tolerant of LGBT people’s so that could harm them more than help them with getting donations.

    Also apparently all donations received during this festival go towards HIV research.

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      14 hours ago

      That’s good to know - thank you.

      My comment was specifically referring to the quote from the comment above mine, however.

      • teslekova@sh.itjust.works
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        11 hours ago

        I agree with your stance here; Businesses supporting queer values does smack of good pr, but if they want to get pr by materially supporting victims of disease, that’s okay in my book.