It is important not to confuse this photography series with other media released in 1994: The Friends
: Documenting the fashion, attitudes, and bonds of 90s Japanese youth. yasushi rikitake friends 1 2 3 4 5 1994 zip
TAC 2010 12th Edition - 31 May 2010 | PDF | Naturism | Nudity It is important not to confuse this photography
series from the mid-1990s. These volumes, often collected in digital archives today, reflect Rikitake's shift toward using international models following increased scrutiny of the genre in Japan during the late 1980s. Learn more about the context of this genre on Facebook. Rika Nishimura Photo Book - Facebook Learn more about the context of this genre on Facebook
The mid-1990s were a transitional period for visual media in Japan. The "Idol" culture was at its peak, moving from the soft-focus, dreamlike aesthetics of the 1980s into a sharper, more realistic, yet still idealized presentation of youth and beauty. Photographers like Rikitake thrived in this environment, bridging the gap between mainstream fashion photography and the burgeoning "gravure" (pin-up) market.
The series features portraits and lifestyle photography of adolescent and young adult males. Digital Archives and "ZIP" Files