April 4, Transgender Day "Ginza: The Great Hole" - Different Spatial Theater of Diversity

March 3 "Dolls' Festival" and May 5 "Children's Day". In between - April 4 is "Transgender Day.

Although still little known to the public, this day symbolizing LGBTQ culture is slowly spreading as a "diversity day" that has taken root in Japanese subcultures. Ahead of April 4, a man landed at a place that is at the forefront of "diversity experiences.His name is ... Yuya Hachimine.

The destination is the legendary gay bar "Diana" in Ginza 8-chome. It was glittering, a little chaotic, and extraordinary beyond imagination. It was a "crossroads of different cultures" where champagne and laughter flew about.

This report is a document of love, laughter, and discovery, in which Hachimine, a business owner, takes off the title of "president" and dives into Ginza "Ohana" as a mere human being.

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▼ What this article reveals

What is Ginza "Oana"?
A perfect mix of luxury and chaos

Ginza 8-chome -- In a corner of this adult district, there is a long-established gay bar with a history of 36 years. Its name is "Diana.
Since its entry into Ginza in September 2015, the restaurant has generated countless smiles, hugs, and champagne bubbles, and is now attracting many fans as a "different space in Ginza.

The transsexuals, masturbators, and other unique LGBT cast members entertain and entertain with their shows, making it more than just a "gay bar"; it is truly a "Ginza social theater. It is truly a "social theater" in Ginza. When you open the door, you will be greeted by uplifting music and cheerful laughter. Whether you are a first-time visitor or a regular, you will feel relaxed in this space that welcomes you with all its energy.

First, check the basic information!

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A triumvirate of beauty, sake, and laughter.
Ginza "Oana" - Cast...
The night Hachimine was completely consumed

 

I didn't know there was such a different dimensional energy space here in Ginza..."

Hachimine is the first word uttered in the "big hole (Diana)".

As soon as I stepped into the venue, I was struck by the neon lights, the shimmering glasses, the exquisitely balanced heels of the transsexuals, and the barrage of comments, loving teasing, and overly rich characters coming at me from all directions.

Renko mama...
The Empress of Ginza, the real thing with elegance.

From the moment he appeared on stage, he already had dignity. He was smiling as he said, "Nice to meet you, President Hachimine," while wafting a fine aroma. When we started talking about famous Burgundy wines, we talked nonstop for 10 minutes, but the moment we finished talking, he asked, "So, Mr. Hachimine, how are you doing these days? He would cut right in with a blunt, "So, Mr. Hachimine, how are you doing these days?

Hachimine, sweat instantly.

He was taking notes, saying, "This man might be a diplomat in Ginza..."

QP─
Chaotic comedian with an overlip.

She is a strong character with an "over-lip" around her mouth as a charm point. In an animated voice, she asks, "Mr. President, where are you staying today? What does ZENNO stand for? and "What does ZENNO stand for? Hachimine's CPU was on the verge of freezing as she gave him no time to reply.

She seemed to be in a semi-analytical mode, saying, "This girl is better suited for branding than advertising..."

Cat, Chi-mama...
A ringmaster in Ginza who can't stop loving professional wrestling.

The person who greets you with a high-spirited "welcome ✨🍻🎶" is a sports fan who loves to watch sports and women's wrestling.family day care providerHe is the mood maker of "Oana" in Ginza. As a mood-maker at Ginza's "Oana," he is in charge of enlivening the atmosphere of the restaurant. His field is not limited to Ginza, as he sometimes makes appearances at show pubs in Shinjuku. He is loved by everyone for his cheerfulness and attentiveness, while putting pressure on them with his pro-wrestling talk.

Wrestlers are supposed to be "attractive," right? We are the same way! She is truly the "Queen of Entertainment outside the ring.

The cast is too gorgeous, too beautiful, and too habit-forming!

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Surrounded by this too-gorgeous cast, Hachimine said.

I have never felt such a diversity of "human power" as I did on this night..."

-It was a big bang of love, laughter and wonder that comes with experiencing diversity.

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Hachimine learns the true meaning of "Transgender Day."
Champagne, laughter, and a little "awareness".

Whenever a bottle of champagne was popped, the air was light and bubbly. Renko Mama's smile was more sophisticated than that of a Ginza hostess, QP-san cracked jokes with exquisite timing, and Hachimine found herself giggling. And then, this one word from Neneko Chi-mama was the deciding factor.

Hachimine, who is usually preoccupied with management figures and business models, was completely off the clock on this particular day.
He gently puts down his phone and raises his glass. The voice that Hachimine spilled out sounded plain, as if he were back in his student days. Then he suddenly murmured.

　This culture needs to be better known around the world!"

The cast members nodded their heads in agreement, but dared not speak in depth.
Rather, the next moment, "Mr. Hachimine, do you want a refill? Or a cheek dance?" and he returns it with a laugh.

Yes, "hard talk" is secondary here. First of all, we laugh. That is the "lesson of diversity" in the "Oana" style.

Safe for first-timers! The "Big Hole" System & Deals

Hachimine also closed with a smile, "The big hole is easy to get to, and most of all...fun."

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Hachimine talks about the true value of Ginza's "Oana

"In just one night, I understood diversity not in my head, but in my heart." Hachimine

Those were Hachimine's candid words as he left Ginza "Oana.

For Hachimine, who is usually busy running a company and living in a world of numbers and data, that space was truly a different world. However, it was not an "extraordinary" world, but "another reality. There, education, work experience, gender, and even appearance were irrelevant. It was a space where the "essence" of human nature, such as "how you have lived your life" and "who you will live as from now on," could be honestly exchanged.

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Each conversation was wisdom not found in business books or TED.
Hachimine was repeatedly struck by the life stories told with laughter.

To overcome the differences, it is necessary to experience, not to understand. The "Big Hole" has that device."

The "Big Hole" is not just a place to have a few drinks, have a laugh, and go home. It is a "cultural crossroads" where one's "norm" is shaken and one's values are renewed. In the end, the word "LGBTQ" may be talked about in the media and systems may be put in place, but it is meaningless unless people's minds are changed. This small bar has the power to move hearts and minds.

Hachimine concluded by saying.

I would like business people to go there at least once. It's a place where you can see more of a person than a business card."

Ginza "Oana"...

It may be a "place" for someone, and at the same time, an "opportunity" to broaden your horizons.

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You, too, can bare your body and soul in the big hole.
Let's update our own "hole" significantly.

The night Hachimine took off the role of "president" and surrendered his heart as "a human being.

It was the people of Ginza "Oana" who accepted, laughed at, embraced, and sometimes teased us. The hospitality that warmly embraced everyone. The aura and energy that each and every cast member radiated. And the "air of affirmation" that filled the entire space.

Hachimine bowed deeply to Mr. Oana, the owner who has spent 36 years building and refining this "cross-cultural social gathering place.

Thank you for a wonderful hour of entertainment."

It was not a formal thank-you. It was a sincere respect for the encounter and realization of the night.

The door of "The Big Hole" will surely shake someone's sense of value gently today.

And it could be you.

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