10th Japan Photo Contest Announcement of Winners
The Consulate-General of Japan in Calgary would like to sincerely thank everyone that made submissions to the 10
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, Japanab Magazine, Amandine Bakery, Strawberry Boots, Uniqlo and Japan Airlines for their generosity in providing contest prizes and advertising support resulting in a successful contest. See the winning images below.
Grand Prize Winner
"Okunoin Cemetery on a Rainy Day," in Mount Koya, Wakayama Prefecture
Photo by David Fiorentino
Prizes
- Nikon Z5 Mirrorless Camera + Lens Kit, provided by Nikon Canada
- Round Mini Shoulder Bag, provided by UNIQLO Canada
Consul-General’s Prize Winner
"Japanese Hospitality," in Tokyo
Photo by Parth Iyer
Prizes
- Kyusu teapot and yunomi cup set w/ Japanese tea, provided by Matsu Kaze Tea
- Round Mini Shoulder Bag, provided by UNIQLO Canada
Spring Prize Winner
"Warbling White Eye," at Kyoto International Conference Center
Photo by Peter Yonemori
Prizes
- Velbon Pole Pod II, provided by The Camera Store
- $50 Gift Certificate, provided by The Camera Store
- Round Mini Shoulder Bag, provided by UNIQLO Canada
Summer Prize Winner
"A Fevered Summer Night, Dancing White Fans," at Ishidori Festival, Kuwana City, Mie Prefecture
Photo by Rion Mukai
Prizes
- Think Tank Retrospective 20 Shoulder Bag, provided by The Camera Store
- $50 Gift Certificate, provided by The Camera Store
- Round Mini Shoulder Bag, provided by UNIQLO Canada
Autumn Prize Winner
"A young couple walking through the park admiring the colors," at Rikugien Gardens, Tokyo
Photo by Andrew Ng
Prizes
- $150 Gift Certificate, provided by The Camera Store
- Lena Fritsch: Ravens and Red Lipstick Japanese Photography since 1945, provided by The Camera Store
- $25 Gift Certificate, provided by Amandine Bakery
- $25 Gift Certificate, provided by Strawberry Roots
- Round Mini Shoulder Bag, provided by UNIQLO Canada
- Japan Airlines Logo Blanket, provided by Japan Airlines
Winter Prize Winner
"The Great Tokyo Blizzard of February 2024," near Kaminarimon of Senso-ji, Asakusa, Tokyo
Photo by Jayvee Sadia
Prizes
- MindShift Rotation180° Travel Away Backpack, provided by The Camera Store
- $50 Visa Gift Card, provided by Japanab
- Round Mini Shoulder Bag, provided by UNIQLO Canada