# Japanese regional photography contests

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/japanese-regional-photography-contests
> Updated: 2026-09-13T21:25:00.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2.

Various Japanese companies have announced photography competitions focused on regional and cultural themes.

Sunday Yamaguchi Co., Ltd. announced its 9th annual ‘Sunday Yamaguchi 2027 New Year Photo Contest’, which invites entries capturing the start of 2027 within the Yamaguchi Prefectural Central Collaborative Urban Area. The contest is open to both professionals and amateurs globally.

Separately, Yamata-ne Co., Ltd. announced the ‘Japan Terraced Rice Fields Photo Contest 2026’. This competition aims to highlight the beauty and ecological systems of Japan’s terraced rice fields while addressing industry challenges like successor shortages. The contest is restricted to residents of Japan and prohibits AI-generated imagery.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-13: Yamata-ne Co., Ltd. announces Japan Terraced Rice Fields Photo Contest 2026

Yamata-ne Co., Ltd. is hosting the ‘Japan Terraced Rice Fields Photo Contest 2026’ to showcase the beauty and modern realities of Japan’s terraced landscapes.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/yamata-ne-co-ltd-announces-japan-terraced-rice-fields-photo-contest-2026

### 2026-09-09: Sunday Yamaguchi announces 2027 New Year photo contest

Sunday Yamaguchi is hosting its 9th annual New Year photo contest, seeking images of the Yamaguchi Prefectural Central Collaborative Urban Area taken in late 2025 or 2026.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sunday-yamaguchi-announces-2027-new-year-photo-contest

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