At All About Japan, we're passionate about sharing Japan's many charms with the world. Now, we invite you to show us your Japan. Join our Fave Japan photo and video contest and let us see Japan through your eyes. Whether you're a seasoned photographer or just starting out, we're sure that the images you've captured of Japan — of nature, cities, cultural aspects or people — will resonate deeply with those who love this country.

Deadline: Wednesday, January 15, 2025

＼ Please be sure to apply ! ／
Photo and Video Contest Submission Form

A total of seven winning entries (from seven entrants) will be posted to All About Japan’s website and social media accounts.

■ Grand Prize (1 winner): Fairfield by Marriott. Hotel voucher for 2 people for 1 night. (Choose from 29 facilities nationwide, from Hokkaido to Kagoshima. Value: ¥30,000.)

■ First Runner-up (1 winner): Japan Rail (JR) discount tickets. (Choose from Tokyo, the Kansai area, etc., according to the location of your residence. Value: ¥12,000–¥15,000.)
https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/pass/tokyowidepass.html
https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/ticket/excursion/

■ Honorable Mention (5 winners): Amazon gift card. (Value: ¥2,000.)

Announcement of Prize Winners:
Winning entrants will be notified directly in January. (Unsuccessful entrants will not be notified.)

Deadline:
Wednesday, January 15, 2025

Details:
・Submissions: Up to three photographs or one video clip (30 seconds or less). Both photo and video submissions are acceptable.
・Timeframe: Content must have been captured within the last two years (from January 2023 to the present).
・Theme: My Fave Japan. Your submission is up to you but should include, for example, favorite scenery from your travels in Japan, breathtaking imagery of everyday life, your favorite Japanese food or goods, or memorable people you've met.
・Description: Submissions should include a story (200 words or less) that describes the scene or episode.

Conditions:
・Participants must be native English speakers, as winning entries will be shared mainly through English-language media.
・Participants must be members of the AAJ Tomodachi community. If you are not a member, please register before submitting an entry.

Data Specifications:

Photos
File Size: Please submit the original image without reducing the pixel count. (Recommended size: at least 3,600 pixels in height.)
Format: jpg, png, gif.
Editing: Please note that while cropping and color correction are acceptable, digital manipulation and compositing (removing, moving or adding objects, etc.) are not permitted.

Videos
Duration and File Size: Videos should be 30 seconds or less and 1GB or less.
Format: Videos should be mov or mp4 files. Any orientation (vertical or horizontal) is acceptable.
Editing: Videos must be live action. (Videos with CG or animation and videos with added sound, music, narration or titles are not eligible.)

Important Notes:
・Please refrain from submitting photos or videos containing offensive content and anything that violates copyright laws.
・Please refrain from submitting content that has been submitted to other contests.
・Please ensure that you have received explicit permission from any individuals featured in your content, both to capture their likeness and to use it for secondary purposes, such as submitting it to this contest.

Judges:
Hidehiro Yamada (professional photographer for magazines, websites, etc.)
The All About Japan editorial department

＼ Please be sure to apply ! ／
Photo and Video Contest Submission Form

All About Japan, established in 2015, is a multilingual media outlet providing information on Japanese culture and tourism. It is available in six languages: English, Chinese (simplified and traditional), Thai, Korean and Japanese.

As an AAJ Tomodachi, you can participate in occasional meetups (both offline and online), complete surveys, join monitor tours, attend press-only events and much more!

※There are no membership fees.
※Participation in Tomodachi events is entirely voluntary

＼Sign up here!／
TOMODACHI Sign Up Form

Find more details about TOMODACHI here (Japanese version)

About AAJ:
All About Japan, established in 2015, is a multilingual media outlet providing information on Japanese culture and tourism. It is available in six languages: English, Chinese (simplified and traditional), Thai, Korean, and Japanese.

Organizer:
All About, Inc.
3F A-PLACE Ebisu-Minami, 1-15-1 Ebisu-Minami, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
https://corp.allabout.co.jp/
info@allabout-japan.com