11th Japan Photo Contest Announcement of Winners
The Consulate-General of Japan in Calgary would like to sincerely thank everyone that made submissions to the 11
The judging process was completed by a panel of judges which included consular staff such as Consul-General Wajima, as well as representatives from two of our sponsors, Nikon Canada and The Camera Store, as well as an executive member of Calgary Japanese Community Association (CJCA). Determining the winners was enjoyable but challenging due to the many unique photos taken in both Canada and Japan.
We would like to sincerely thank this year's sponsors, Nikon Canada Inc., The Camera Store, Matsu Kaze Tea, Amandine Bakery, Strawberry Boots, Nanao Kimono, Chichi Kimono, Japan Airlines, Sakegami, and Yamato Mart for their generosity in providing contest prizes and advertising support resulting in a successful contest. See the winning images below.
Grand Prize Winner
"Boy Fishing," on Enoshima Island, Kanagawa Prefecture
Photo by Amal A.
Prizes
- Nikon Z50 II with Z DX 16-50mm Lens Kit, provided by Nikon Canada
- Viltrox AF 135mm f1.8 LAB Nikon Z Mount, provided by The Camera Store
- Kokeshi Bento Box, provided by Nanao Kimono
Consul-General’s Prize Winner
"This heron was in a nearby stream before flying away to sit on this traditional decorative roof," Himeji, Hyogo Prefecture
Photo by Meagan F.
Prizes
- Thinktank Retrospective 20 Shoulder Bag, provided by The Camera Store
- Haori Light Jacket, provided by Chichi Kimono
- Kokeshi Bento Box, provided by Nanao Kimono
Cutting Edge Prize Winner
"Cutting Edge Architecture," at Umeda Sky Building, Osaka Prefecture
Photo by Utaha I.
Prizes
- Thinktank Retrospective 20 Shoulder Bag, provided by The Camera Store
- $100 Gift Certificate, provided by The Camera Store
- Kokeshi Bento Box, provided by Nanao Kimono
Nature Prize Winner
"White egret fishing near Hirosaki Castle," at Hirosaki (the moat around the castle park), Aomori Prefecture
Photo by Clint W.
Prizes
- Certificate for a Viltrox Air Series Lens, provided by The Camera Store
- $100 Gift Certificate, provided by The Camera Store
- Kokeshi Bento Box, provided by Nanao Kimono
- Chopstick & Dish Set, provided by Yamato Mart
Omotenashi Prize Winner
"Mind the Gates," at Mount Inari, Kyoto Prefecture
Photo by Brian D.
Prizes
- Three-Bag Set of Japanese Tea: Sencha, Genmaicha and Black Tea, provided by Matsukaze Tea
- Certificate for a Viltrox Z1 Flash, provided by The Camera Store
- Kokushi Muso Junmai Dai Ginjo Sake (720 mL), provided by Sakegami
- Bento Box and Chopsticks Set, provided by Strawberry Roots
- Kokeshi Bento Box, provided by Nanao Kimono
- Gift Card, provided by Amandine Bakery
- Japan Airlines Logo Blanket, provided by Japan Airlines
History Prize Winner
"Founded in the 9th Century by Kōbō Daishi, Daisho-in's central altar. This temple represents an important part of Japan's religious history dating back over 1200 years," at Daisho-in inner temple on Itsukushima Island, Hiroshima Prefecture
Photo by Connor M.
Prizes
- Certificate for a Viltrox Air Series Lens, provided by The Camera Store
- Certificate for a Viltrox Z1 Flash, provided by The Camera Store
- Kokeshi Bento Box, provided by Nanao Kimono