VICE Japan
Photographing Punks, Dropouts, and Biker Gangs In Okinawa
"Okinawan society is so distorted because of inequality, and we are all affected by that distortion in one way or another."
Photographing Cities Through the Eyes of an Introvert
An atomized view of what makes cities so great.
Photos That Capture the Everyday Weirdness of Japan
Ikushun specializes perfectly timed snapshots that make us see the world in a new light.
Three Years Documenting the Daily Lives of Japan's Brazilian Community
Brazil is home to the largest overseas Japanese population. But for those who decide to return to Japan, the country is often anything but welcoming.
Inside Japan's Most Violent Biker Gang
These days Bosozoku culture is all but extinct. But for a brief moment in time, these biker gangs ruled the streets.
Meet the Teenage Boy Trying to Keep Japan's Insane 'Dekochari' Bike Culture Alive
Unfortunately, these over-the-top bikes are becoming pretty rare.
Scenes from a Japanese Drag Queen Rap Battle
Where Tokyo's finest queens spit dirty jokes to an enthralled crowd.
Living Amid Graves & Bones: The Philippines' Cemetery Slums
VICE Japan visits Manila's infamous Navotas Cemetery—where more than 6,000 people live amid the graves and human remains.
The Yakuza's Ties to the Japanese Right Wing
VICE Japan talked to Masaya Kudo, a Japanese right-wing activist, about his philosophies and concerns about the movement's ties to organized crime.
Die Antwoord Performs “Happy Go Sucky Fucky"
It's almost like disappearing down a VHS rabbit hole to 80s Tokyo.
Subtropical Solitude
78-year-old Masafumi Nagasaki is the sole resident of a tropical island located at the southern tip of Okinawa, Japan. We decided to go and find out exactly what kind of lifestyle he's leading, and why he chooses not to wear clothes.