87th International Photographic Salon of Japan
The All-Japan Association of Photographic Societies
Japan (National Touring Exhibition)Free: the link to apply at the organiser and a reminder before the deadline.
Established in 1927, this is the oldest and most historically significant photographic contest in Japan. Winning this salon grants a photographer deep academic and institutional legitimacy within the deeply traditional tiers of the Japanese photographic establishment. Backed by the media leviathan… Read more
Benefits
Prestigious medals, top-tier photography equipment (e.g., Canon products), publication in the historical annual salon catalog, and inclusion in a highly publicized traveling exhibition across Japan.
Eligibility
Open globally to photographers of all levels. Foreign nationals residing overseas and foreign embassy staff in Japan are eligible through the international portal, while Japanese citizens use a separate domestic system.
Dates & details
- Deadline
- Entries open since 1 August 2026
Free: the link to apply at the organiser and a reminder before the deadline.