TOURISM

Okinawa is known to many as a postcard perfect paradise. But despite mass tourism, Okinawa is also the poorest prefecture in Japan. VICE World News host Hanako Montgomery travels to Okinawa to find out why.

Explore Singapore neighbourhoods with graffiti crew RSCLS and acclaimed muralist Yip Yew Chong, as they share with us their work, thoughts on Singapore’s vandalism laws, and how street art can transmit messages and transform our memories of a city.

Paris, Rome… Brisbane? Let’s see how the sunny Queensland capital stacks up the world’s most romantic cities as local bartender Vani takes us to her favourite date spots around town. But don’t expect your usual candlelit fare. Pick you up at eight.

Our host Julian begins his journey through Japan’s stunning Tohoku region.

Winter has spent the last 22 years of his life trying to visit every Starbucks location on the planet.

Ramen-aficionado Bridie Shepherd travels deep into Tohoku to meet mountain priests, ward off evil spirits and find the best sake

Taji Ameen explores the many tourist options available in the weed-friendly city of Amsterdam and meets up with Waka Flocka Flame along the way.

Join Bridie as she travels to Tohoku to meet battle-ready samurai, try fresh sashimi, and dive into an epic noodle eating challenge.

30 years after the Chernobyl disaster, VICE News finds tourism is booming in the exclusion zone.

The Hajj Effect

VICE News meets a pygmy community from Uganda who have been expelled from the forest.

VICE News investigates how officials are failing to meet the minimum EU standards for refugee reception.