Photo: Takarazuka Poster

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A poster for a Takarazuka play about the life of the American gangster Al Capone. Takarazula is an all-female singing, dancing, and acting troupe in which male parts are played by women. This is yet another example of the strong streak of androgyny that runs through Japanese society.

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