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Captured history: A collection of milestones in early images of Japan

Art Dec 10, 2020

Captured history: A collection of milestones in early images of Japan

by Alice Gordenker

An exhibition of rare photographs gets a second chance to present the evolution of photography in Japan at the Tokyo Photographic Art Museum.

Japan's portrait studios are adjusting services to cater to COVID-19 landscape

National / Media | BIG IN JAPAN Dec 5, 2020

Japan's portrait studios are adjusting services to cater to COVID-19 landscape

by Mark Schreiber

Revenue this year is expected to plunge by as much as 20% from 2019.

Photo essay: This is Halloween ... in Tokyo 2020

National Nov 1, 2020

Photo essay: This is Halloween ... in Tokyo 2020

by Ryusei Takahashi

Despite officials’ pleas to stay home, crowds of revelers — with and without masks — converge for a costume street party in Shibuya.

Kyotographie 2020 adapts to an unpredictable world

Art Oct 8, 2020

Kyotographie 2020 adapts to an unpredictable world

by Ryusei Takahashi

Organizers say they chose “Vision” for the theme of this year’s photography festival as a response to recent social, political and environmental turmoil.

A legacy uncovered: Shoichi Kudo’s intimate portrayal of Aomori

Art Oct 8, 2020

A legacy uncovered: Shoichi Kudo’s intimate portrayal of Aomori

by Lance Henderstein

Shoichi Kudo was a dedicated newsman in Aomori for his entire career, but it wasn't until after he passed away that his talent for photography began to get recognition.

In the smartphone era, <i>purikura</i> booths are still thriving

Culture Aug 18, 2020

In the smartphone era, purikura booths are still thriving

Photo booths in Japan are seeing a resurgence decades after they were first introduced.

AFP's Yasuyoshi Chiba wins top World Press Photo prize for Sudan protest picture

National / Media Apr 17, 2020

AFP's Yasuyoshi Chiba wins top World Press Photo prize for Sudan protest picture

Agence France-Presse photographer Yasuyoshi Chiba won the prestigious World Press Photo of the Year Award on Thursday with a picture of a mobile-lit Sudanese demonstrator reciting protest poetry in which judges saw a symbol of hope. Chiba's picture, taken during the popular uprising in Sudan ...

'Children of the Mist' delves deep into the spiritual allure of Shikoku's Iya Valley

Books Mar 11, 2020

'Children of the Mist' delves deep into the spiritual allure of Shikoku's Iya Valley

by Haruna Furuhashi

Inspired by the comments of Japanologist Alex Kerr, Shintaro Miyawaki photographs not just the natural beauty of Iya Valley, but people's past and present interaction with it.

'TO:KY:OO': Liam Wong's Tokyo is midnight neon and bright city lights

Books Feb 8, 2020

'TO:KY:OO': Liam Wong's Tokyo is midnight neon and bright city lights

by Austin Freeman

Liam Wong went from a videogame designer to instagrammer to hosting the U.K.'s creating the U.K.'s most crowdfunded book to date, "TO:KY:OO"

Yumi Matsuo: It's a different picture in the United States

People | WHY DID YOU LEAVE JAPAN? Feb 1, 2020

Yumi Matsuo: It's a different picture in the United States

by Alyssa I. Smith

New York-based lifestyle photographer Yumi Matsuo wants to see personalities shine through her work.

Tokyo photo exhibition showcases 1964 Games and key events around that time

National Dec 14, 2019

Tokyo photo exhibition showcases 1964 Games and key events around that time

A photo exhibition showcasing the 1964 Tokyo Olympics and major domestic and international events around that time, as well as select photos of present-day Japan, will open Sunday in the run-up to next year's games. The exhibition at the Tokyo International Forum features about 130 ...

Tokiko Iino: Appetizing tales begin with the plate

Food & Drink | Women of Taste Dec 7, 2019

Tokiko Iino: Appetizing tales begin with the plate

by Joan Bailey

In the past four years, if you've stepped into Isetan Shinjuku and checked out one of its in-store displays, chances are you've seen Tokiko Iino's food styling designs.

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