The JAPAN PHOTO AWARD was established with the aim of showcasing new talents from Japan to the world. Since its inception in 2013, the total number of applicants has exceeded 8,000, making it the largest independent photography award in Japan.
Our panel of judges consists of prominent gallerists, curators, and editors who are active at the forefront of the global art scene. They provide an opportunity for passionate individuals with a global outlook to challenge themselves.
The winners of this award have achieved significant recognition worldwide, including the publication of their photography books by renowned publisher MACK, solo exhibitions at the PRADA Foundation, numerous collaborations with international fashion brands such as ISSEY MIYAKE and BALENCIAGA, and the inclusion of their works in collections like the Hermes Foundation.
In the current year, we are once again welcoming judges who are leading figures in contemporary photography to oversee the JAPAN PHOTO AWARD.
The winning works will be compiled into a single art book and made available for sale at art bookstores and international art book fairs. Winners will also have the opportunity to participate in the KYOTOGARAPHIE KG + special exhibition.
The JAPAN PHOTO AWARD is here to support your courage to compete on a global stage. We eagerly await your submissions.
Founder Toshiki Yagisawa
Fair
NY ART BOOK FAIR / LA ART BOOK FAIR / I NEVER READ,ART BOOK FAIR BASEL / TOKYO ART BOOK FAIR / TOKYO PHOTO / STOCKHOLM ART BOOK FAIR / unseen / PHOTO BOOK MELBOURNE / FRUIT EXHIBITION / ART FAIR SAPPORO / NEW CITY ART FAIR TAIPEI / NEW CITY ART FAIR NEW YORK / FRESH PHOTO JAPAN / SINGAPORE ART BOOK FAIR / ART DUBAI / PARIS PHOTO / ART STAGE SINGAPORE / ART TAIPEI / KIAF / SH CONTEMPORARY / ART HK等
Media
FOAM / lenscluture / Feature Shoot / COMMERCIAL PHOTO / Photo Book Melbourne / IMA / WIRED / THE HUFFINGTON POST / GENTE DI FOTOGRAFIA / EMAHO MAGAZINE / The Guardian / It's Nice That / Esquire / BLOUIN ARTINFO / mashKULTURE / SELF PUBLISH BE HAPPY / TIME OUT / アサヒカメラ / 朝日新聞等
Collaboration
ISSEY MIYAKE / PRADA / GUCCI / MARNI / LOEWE / BALENCIAGA / CHANEL / NIKE etc...