10th Japan Photo Contest

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 10th Japan Photo Contest. This contest is open to all who reside in our jurisdiction of Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, the Northwest Territories, and Nunavut.

Submit photos for a chance to win prizes, including the Grand Prize: a Nikon Z 5 Camera and 24-50mm Lens Kit, an official certificate from the Consul-General of Japan in Calgary, and your photo featured online and in future events and promotions. Thank you to our generous sponsors Nikon Canada Inc., The Camera Store, Matsu Kaze Tea, UNIQLO Canada, Japan Airlines, Japanab, Strawberry Boots, and Amandine Bakery for providing this year's contest with wonderful prizes!

The 10th Japan Photo Contest has four categories. Each person can submit up to a maximum of four (4) photographs (up to one [1] photo per category).
Photos taken in Japan or Canada (with a Japan-related theme/subject) are welcome!

We aim to promote awareness of various aspects of Japan's culture, while continuing to foster the positive relationship between Japan & Canada.
This year the categories are as follows:

• Spring
• Summer
• Autumn
• Winter

The submitted photos may contain content related to nature, Japanese culture (food, regional traditional events, etc.), pop culture, lifestyle, Japan-Canada friendship, or anything else—as long as the seasonal theme is evident!

Nikon Canada Grand Prize	The Camera Store	Matsu Kaze Tea	Japanab
Z 5 Mirrorless Camera & 24-50mm Lens Kit	MindShift Rotation180° Travel Away Backpack + $50 gift card to The Camera Store ThinkTank Retrospective 20 Shoulder Bag + $100 gift card to The Camera Store Velbon Pole Pod II + $50 gift card to The Camera Store Ravens and Red Lipstick: Japanese Photography Since 1945 (book by Lena Fritsch) + $50 gift card to The Camera Store	1 bag of Japanese tea 1 kyusu teapot with 2 yunomi cups	$50 Visa gift card

Amandine Bakery	Strawberry Boots Japanese Lifestyle Goods	UNIQLO	Japan Airlines (JAL)
$30 Gift Certificate	$25 Gift Certificate	[To be determined]	[To be determined]

Contest submission period from Friday, September 27 to Monday, December 2nd!
(Click here for last year's winning photos)

1. Read, fill out and submit the online (Google) submission form. (Each photo must be between 1MB and 8MB in size.)
2. Images should have the minimum dimensions of 1800 x 2700 pixels, or may be subject to being disqualified.
3. Categories are:
• Spring
• Summer
• Autumn
• Winter
4. By submitting photos to the contest, you consent that our office will reserve the right to use all submitted photos on social media, web, and in print. Thank you for your understanding.
We look forward to receiving your submissions.

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