2nd Edition Confirmed
2nd Edition Confirmed
2nd Edition Confirmed
2nd Edition Confirmed
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  • Application Form

The 2nd YOAKEMAE | New Photography Award seeks innovative works that illuminate the future of photography.
Themes, techniques, sizes, and quantities are open to all interpretations.
We avoid confining photography to a singular definition. Instead, we encourage you to articulate your unique vision of it.

Eligibility for Application

There are no eligibility restrictions for applicants. We particularly embrace individuals aspiring to explore new expressions in photography.

Application Guidelines

Submitted works and their production processes must adhere to all laws and respect the rights of others. Applicants retain ownership and copyright of their submitted works.

Works

We accept photographic works of any theme, material, technique, form, size, or quantity. We encourage you to define photography according to your own perspective.

Award

The Grand Prix winner will receive:

  • A grant of 3 million yen to support their creative endeavors.
  • The opportunity to host a solo exhibition, with production assistance provided one year after receiving the prize.
  • The right to produce a photo book, with financial and technical support throughout the production process.
  • Regular meetings with staff and jury members to discuss their creative activities.

Application and Screening Schedule

Application period: August 30 (Sat) - September 30 (Tue), 2025

Screening

Announcement of finalists for the Grand Prix: November 2025

Grand Prix judgment: Saturday, December 16, 2025

Judges

Erika Kobayashi (Writer and Manga artist)

Anri Samata (Representative Partner, ANRI)

Risaku Suzuki (Photographer)

Kimi Himeno (Founder and Representative, AKAAKAsha)

Judging Method

The four members of this year’s jury will review all entries and select candidates. The Grand Prix winner will be chosen by a panel of judges after a presentation review by the candidates. During the process, judges may request additional information or interviews.

How to apply

Apply using the application form. Fill out the required information and send it to us.

Management Office

"YOAKEMAE|New Photography Award" Management Office

CIRCLE by ANRI Roppongi Hills Mori Tower 15F, 6-10-1 Roppongi, Minato-ku, Tokyo 106-6115, Japan

Mail: yoakemae@anri.vc

The application period for the 2nd Yoakemae New Photography Award will be from Saturday,
August 30 to Tuesday, September 30, 2025. Please wait until the call for entries begins.

We will keep you up to date with the latest information on [YOAKEMAE]
including the start of the call for entries, the selection of winners, and related events.