Career
Ikehata also uses his stage name of Peter (ピーター, Pītā) when he appears on television variety shows and musical revues. Always seen dancing with tight shirts and pants at dancing clubs, he adopted the stage name when he was 16 after his style of dress and dance which was said to resemble Peter Pan. One of Japan"s most famous gay entertainers, Peter"s androgynous appearance has enabled him to often play transvestite characters and he often appears on stage in women"s clothing.