Yasushi Rikitake began his career in the early 1980s, contributing to omnibus photobooks such as Lolita Sisters (1983) and Lolita Friends (1984). During this era, the "Photo-Lolicon" genre peaked in popularity before a significant cultural shift occurred in the late 1980s.
: In Buddhist tradition, 108 is a sacred number representing the number of earthly temptations or "defilements" ( Bonno ) humans must overcome. Rikitake's use of "108" in his work title or series numbering often alludes to this concept of worldly desires and the pursuit of spiritual or artistic purity within a highly provocative subject matter. Legacy and Significance Portraits Of Jennie By Yasushi Rikitake.108