vice japan
These Invincible 'Super Rats' Are Genetically Resistant to Poison
VICE Japan met up with a handful of experts studying super rats—genetically mutated rodents humans can't seem to kill.
A Photographer's Reflections on Capturing the World's Worst Conflict Zones
Japanese photographer Ryo Kameyama lost his sight in his left eye documenting the conflict in Palestine's Gaza Strip.
Photographing Cities Through the Eyes of an Introvert
An atomized view of what makes cities so great.
Why One J-Pop Girl Group is Covering Themselves in Fake Semen To Protest Idol Culture
Meet BiS, the most hated girl group in Japan
Photos That Capture the Everyday Weirdness of Japan
Ikushun specializes perfectly timed snapshots that make us see the world in a new light.
Shopping for Good Luck and Prosperity at Tokyo's Rooster Market
Heavily in debt? There's a festival—and a rake—for that.
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.
Taking Futuristic Selfies With Julie Watai
We sat down to talk about the photographer's book of technicolor, otaku-obsessed selfies.
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.
Wild Boars are Getting Kicked Out of Deserted Japanese Towns
Japanese towns deserted after the Fukushima nuclear crisis have had new tenants: wild boars.