2018 Japan Photo Contest
2018/5/28
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With the goal of fostering interest in Japanese culture and to further promote understanding between Japan and Canada, The Consulate-General of Japan in Calgary is pleased to present its 5th consecutive Japan Photo Contest. This contest is open to all who reside in our jurisdiction which includes AB, MB, SK, NT & NU. Submit photos for a chance to win prizes, including the Nikon Canada Grand Prize: D7500 18-140mm VR Lens Kit, receive a certificate from the Consul-General, and have your photo featured online and in future events and promotions. Thank you to our generous sponsors Nikon Canada Inc., The Camera Store, and Japanab for providing this year's contest with wonderful prizes! The 2018 Japan Photo Contest has 4 categories. Each person can submit up to a maximum of 4 photographs (only one per category). Photos taken in Japan or Canada (with a Japan theme/subject) are welcome! Keep in mind one of the purposes of the Contest is to promote awareness of various aspects of Japan's culture, while continuing to foster the positive relationship between Japan & Canada. The categories are as follows:
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Sponsors & Prizes
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| Nikon Canada Grand Prize | Respective Category 1st Prizes | Japanab Prize |
The Nikon D7500 18-140mm VR Lens Kit |
Some of the 1st place category prizes provided by The Camera Store include: Fujifilm Instax Share SP-3 Square Printer / PhotoRepublik Bee Hive Mountain Series Tripod Kit with Ball Head / Vangaurd Heralder 28 Messenger Camera Bag, and more! | $100 Visa Gift Card! |
Submission Instructions
Follow the instructions below for either online digital or printed photo submission. Deadline for submission of entries is September 30th, 2018.
To reference last year's winning photos click here
Digital Photo Submission Instructions
- Read, fill out and submit the online submission form
- Submit each photo one at a time by email using the respective category links below (each photo must be between 1MB and 8MB in size)
Printed Photo Submission Instructions
- Read, fill out and submit the online submission form
- Mail in the photo submissions (up to 4 photos, one per category) to the address below, and in the package be sure to let us know your full name as it corresponds to your name on the online form you will have previously submitted.
Information & Culture Division
RE: Japan Photo Contest
Consulate-General of Japan in Calgary
#950 517 - 10th Avenue SW
Calgary, AB T2R 0A8
For more information please call 403-294-0782, or email submissions@cl.mofa.go.jp. We look forward to receiving your submissions.
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