Rikitake’s career began in the early 1980s, during a period when Japanese subcultures were rapidly evolving. His earliest credited works appeared in omnibus photobooks such as Lolita Sisters (October 1983) and Lolita Friends (August 1984), where he was part of a collective of photographers defining a new visual language.
Rikitake's photographs often feature everyday people and scenes, but with a twist. He has a unique ability to capture the beauty in the mundane, revealing the extraordinary in ordinary moments. His images frequently convey a sense of intimacy, vulnerability, and quiet contemplation. yasushi rikitake photo