2023 Japan Photo Contest - IS NOW CLOSED | Consulate-General of Japan in Calgary

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 9^th 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 attractive prizes (Please refer to Sponsors & Prizes for more details), 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, Japanab, Pablo, Japan Airlines, UNIQLO, Strawberry Boots, Amandine Bakery and Matsu Kaze for providing this year's contest with wonderful prizes!
The 2023 Japan Photo Contest has 4 categories. Each person can submit up to a maximum of 4 photographs (one per category). Photos taken in Japan or Canada (with a Japan-related 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. This year the categories are as follows:

Nature
Architecture
Japanese Culture and Lifestyle (People, Traditional, Food, Festivals, etc)
Night Photography (Nightscapes and images of nature, architecture and lifestyle captured at night, between dusk and dawn)

Sponsors & Prizes


Nikon Canada Grand Prize Z 5 Mirrorless Camera + Lens Kit	The Camera Store Photography Accessory Prize Packages MindShift Rotation180° Travel Away Backpack + $50 Giftcard to The Camera Store ThinkTank Retrospective 20 Shoulder Bag + $100 Giftcard to The Camera Store Velbon Pole Pod II + $50 Giftcard to The Camera Store Book by Kevin Kent: The Knifenerd Guide to Japanese Knives + $50 Giftcard to The Camera Store	Japanab Prize $100 Visa Gift Card	Pablo Grand prize: Box of 12 tarts, Premium tart and VIP Card Consul-General's award: Box of 12 tarts and VIP Card 4 Category Winners: Box of 6 tarts and 2 drinks each


Japan Airlines (JAL) JAL Logo Blanket	UNIQLO Small pouch/bag for each winner $25 each	Strawberry Boots Japanese Lifestyle Goods $25 Gift Certificate	Amandine Bakery $25 Gift Certificate	Matsu Kaze Tea 1 bag of Japanese tea with 1 kyusu teapot + 2 yunomi cups $100 value total

Submission Instructions

Deadline for submission of entries is October 1st, 2023. To reference last year's winning photos click here

Fill out, upload your photos and submit the online (Google) submission form
Each photo must be between 1MB and 8MB in size
Images should have the minimum dimensions of 1800 x 2700 pixels, or may be subject to being disqualified

For more information please email submissions@cl.mofa.go.jp. We look forward to receiving your submissions.

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