# Kitamura photography contests > Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/kitamura-photography-contests > Updated: 2026-10-29T06:47:23.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2. Kitamura Co., Ltd. has announced several photography competitions. In October 2026, the company launched the “Camera no Kitamura Photo Contest 2026 ,” which accepts physical photo prints across various themes such as landscapes and portraits, with a Grand Prix prize of 300,000 yen. Additionally, Kitamura is sponsoring the “I Found Happiness in Shinshu” contest to commemorate the 150th anniversary of Nagano Prefecture. This competition, themed “My Favorite Nagano Prefecture,” is open to both professional and amateur photographers globally. Prizes include Instax cameras and local products, with winning entries set to be featured in a traveling exhibition across five Kitamura concept stores in Nagano, Chiba, Kanagawa, Kagawa, and Kochi prefectures. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-29: Kitamura sponsors Nagano Prefecture 150th Anniversary photo contest Kitamura is sponsoring the Nagano Prefecture 150th Anniversary photo contest, featuring a traveling exhibition of winning works across five of its new concept stores in Japan. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/kitamura-sponsors-nagano-prefecture-150th-anniversary-photo-contest ### 2026-10-05: Camera no Kitamura announces 2026 Autumn/Winter photo contest Camera no Kitamura has announced its 2026 Autumn/Winter photo contest, offering a 300,000 yen Grand Prix prize for seasonal photography submissions. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/camera-no-kitamura-announces-2026-autumnwinter-photo-contest --- Cite as: Kitamura photography contests. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/kitamura-photography-contests