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Satsuki Nishihara - On'nanoko tte mahōda yo ne

Original title: On'nanoko tte mahōda yo ne 女の子って魔法だよね (Girls are magic, aren't they?) by Satsuki Nishihara (西原 さつき).

Girls are magical, aren’t they? That’s the sentiment expressed by Satsuki Nishihara in her book “Girls Are Magical, Aren’t They?”. In this enchanting work, Satsuki, an accomplished actress and transgender advocate, shares her experiences and insights. She emphasizes that every girl possesses a unique magic within themselves, allowing them to transform into the person they want to be. Through a combination of illustrations, essays, and photographs, Satsuki weaves a captivating narrative that celebrates the inherent magic of being a girl. The e-book version also includes recent photos and messages from the author.

Satsuki was born in 1986 in Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture, a Japanese model, actress, beauty pageant queen, transgender activist, and voice trainer. Her nicknames are "Satsukipon" and "Satsukirin". She underwent gender reassignment surgery in 2013 at the age of 26. Her father and sister were supportive of her surgery, but her mother was against it. With her mother's consent, she changed her name to a female name and moved to Tokyo, starting her career as a model and actress. In the same year, she competed in Miss International Queen 2013 (MIQ), the most famous beauty pageant for transgender women, held every year in Thailand, where she finished in the top 10 finalists. Satsuki also took part in the 2015 edition, winning the Miss Photogenic Award in 2015.

She is the founder of Otome Juku, an organization that provides services to the transgender community. In addition, 
She appeared in a couple of Japanese movies and is one of the most well-known transgender women in Japan. In addition to their advocacy work, she acted in various dramas and movies, providing guidance on MTF transgender roles. Notably, Satsuki played a role in the NHK drama series “Joshi-teki Seikatsu” and contributed to the film “Midnight Swan”. Her commitment to transgender rights and education makes her an influential figure in Japan’s LGBTQ+ community.

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