A photographer's perspective on the Mooneyes show

Japan is a cornucopia of eye-opening delights. The people are exceedingly polite, the whisky is top-notch, and getting directions in English is near impossible. Oh, and the Japanese custom scene operates on its own level—never failing to impress, inspire and challenge. That's why the annual Yokohama Hot Rod Custom Show (or simply 'Mooneyes,' after the company that organizes it), is an absolute must-visit. It's a one-day show that crams hundreds of visitors into the Pacifico Yokohama exhibition center to gawk over countless custom motorcycles and cars. The show knocked my socks off last year, but I couldn't make it this...