Japan’s fetishists find a safe haven for their sexual preferences at Tokyo’s Department H: ‘I come here to be myself’

• Department H is a monthly fetish event at the Tokyo Kinema Club, with themes ranging from April Fool’s Day and sumo wrestling to ‘June brides’
• Patrons say the event is barrier-free, and allows them the freedom to do what they want away from the confines and conservatism of Japanese society