JCC E-Magazine October 2024

H.E. Ambassador Hiroshi Ishikawa speaking at the reception.

Guests at the reception.

Reception of the Scenery of Japan Photo Contest ~ Showcasing the unique charms of Japan through photographs ~ was held at JCC on Wednesday, 4 September 2024. This exhibition features the top 20 photos printed, as well as other 200 shortlisted photos in a digital format, out of 1,027 applications for the preceding Photo Contest.

Firstly, H.E. Ambassador Hiroshi Ishikawa congratulated all the winners, and expressed his appreciation to all the participants and sponsors who contributed to the successful organisation of the contest. Subsequently, Mr Shinji Iwanaga, First Secretary of the Embassy of Japan in Singapore, presented a brief introduction and summary about the contest. Among all the photos we received, the most popular season was spring, and the Kinki, Kanto, and Chubu regions of Japan were the top destinations for Singaporeans.

Two of the awardees, Spring Award winner Mr Jonathan Chiang and Autumn Award winner Mr Chia Jun Yong, shared their inspirations, stories, and techniques behind their winning photos. Lastly, Singapore’s own celebrity photographer Mr Russel Wong, who was one of the main contributors and judges of the contest, shared insights into the selection and judging processes behind the photos.

The exhibition was held at JCC from 27 August - 13 September 2024.

Mr Shinji Iwanaga, First Secretary of the Embassy of Japan in Singapore, speaking at the reception.		One of the awardees, Mr Jonathan Chiang, speaking at the reception.
One of the awardees, Mr Chia Jun Yong, speaking at the reception.		Singapore Celebrity Photographer Mr Russel Wong speaking at the reception.
JCC Deputy Director Mr Yuki Hamada proposing a congratulatory toast.

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