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Asia University High School Students Asia Photo Contest
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The theme for this year's 6th annual event is "Asia as I Discovered It."
Why not discover "Asia" through your own unique sensibilities and capture it in photographs?
The theme for the 6th session is "Asia as I Discovered It."
Application Requirements
1. theme
i found asia2. Qualification requirements
High school students living in Japan3. Submission
● Taken while I was in high school● Filming locations can be domestic or international.
● Single photograph or set of photographs (2 or 3 photos)
*A series of photographs refers to a work in which two or more photographs are related to each other and express a single theme or intention.
*Be sure to check the [Application Rules] before applying.
4. Application Period
From Monday, July 6, 2026 to Wednesday, September 23, 20265. Application method
*Note: The above link will be available after July 6th, the start of the application period.6. judge
■ Chief Jury MemberOIZUMI Keiichiro Professor (Institute for Asian Studies)
■Judges
TAKAYAMA Yoko Professor (Faculty of International Relations)
MIZUNO Asuka Associate Professor (Faculty of Economics)
International Cooperation Office International Center
■Special Jury
Takuma Suda (Photographer)
Asia University Photography Club Students
Special judge introduction
Takuma SUDA
(Asia University alumnus)
I studied commercial photography, focusing on fashion, after having previously studied news photography.
Currently based in Tokyo, I specialize in portrait photography, working throughout Japan.
In recent years, he has also photographed many key visuals for dramas, stage productions, and films.
She is also involved in visual production related to crafts from various regions of Japan.
The main advertising media are magazines, transit advertising, and the web.
As a lifelong project, he has been photographing the growth of Farashteh, an Afghan refugee girl living in Iran, for 20 years.
2016 Photo Exhibition "Fereshteh -13 years in Iran-" held at Sony Imaging Gallery Ginza
2022 Photo Exhibition "See you again." at Sony Imaging Gallery Ginza
In 2024, the book "Lighting Blueprint for Portrait Photographers" was released.
In 2025, I was in charge of photographing the main visual for the NHK morning drama series "Anpan".
(Asia University alumnus)
I studied commercial photography, focusing on fashion, after having previously studied news photography.
Currently based in Tokyo, I specialize in portrait photography, working throughout Japan.
In recent years, he has also photographed many key visuals for dramas, stage productions, and films.
She is also involved in visual production related to crafts from various regions of Japan.
The main advertising media are magazines, transit advertising, and the web.
As a lifelong project, he has been photographing the growth of Farashteh, an Afghan refugee girl living in Iran, for 20 years.
2016 Photo Exhibition "Fereshteh -13 years in Iran-" held at Sony Imaging Gallery Ginza
2022 Photo Exhibition "See you again." at Sony Imaging Gallery Ginza
In 2024, the book "Lighting Blueprint for Portrait Photographers" was released.
In 2025, I was in charge of photographing the main visual for the NHK morning drama series "Anpan".
Message from OIZUMI Keiichiro chief judge
The world is constantly changing at a rapid pace.
In times like these, we should focus on Asia, a place close to us.
Why not express yourself through photography?
Asia is perceived differently by different people.
Familiar landscapes, moments that catch your eye, people's expressions... The subject matter is open.
A camera or a smartphone will work.
What's important is your own perspective.
We await your unique take on Asia.
In times like these, we should focus on Asia, a place close to us.
Why not express yourself through photography?
Asia is perceived differently by different people.
Familiar landscapes, moments that catch your eye, people's expressions... The subject matter is open.
A camera or a smartphone will work.
What's important is your own perspective.
We await your unique take on Asia.
7. Terms of application
・ Asia University High School Student Asian Photo Contest Entry Guidelines8. Judging criteria
After meeting the “application rules”, the following three items will be examined.(1) Asian
(2) Artistic
(3) media
9. Commendation
● Grand Prize: 1 winner (Certificate of Award, JTB Travel Gift Certificate worth 30,000 yen)●Excellent Award: 2 winners (certificate of merit, 10,000 yen book voucher)
● Asia University Prize: 10 winners (3,000 yen book voucher)
●Special Jury Prize: 1 winner (Certificate of Award, Book Voucher worth 5,000 yen)
*Special Jury Prize winners will receive commentary from Mr. Suda.
10. Result announcement
Sunday, November 1, 2026This will be done on the university's official website.
The winning entries will be published on the university's official website,
It will be exhibited at the school festival, ""ASIA-SAI" Annual Student Festival," which will be held in November.
Inquiries
Management Planning Divison Planning Office Asia Universitykikaku@asia-u.ac.jp
(Please do not send shooting data to this email address.)
<Updated on June 12, 2026>