Issue:
May 2025 | Exhibition
Japan As Seen Through Diplomats’ Eyes
Collated by Shinobu Abe
April 26 - May 30
For the month of May, the FCCJ presents a rare exhibition of photos taken by Japan-based diplomats titled Japan As Seen Through Diplomats’ Eyes. It features selected photographs from the annual Japan—Ambassador’s Eye photo exhibition that has been open to diplomats and their families since 1998. On FCCJ walls, you will see the contributions of more than 50 diplomats from over 40 countries and regions, each offering a unique perspective on Japan.
By profession, diplomats are keen observers, and during their time here they visit many parts of the country as they get to know the culture and people. They are also equally intrigued by the unique ways in which this country has embraced the modern while preserving the traditional. The works artfully capture a multitude of cultural experiences and observations. We hope you enjoy them.
Supported by ambassadors in Japan and Hirofumi Nakasone, a member of the House of Councillors, the exhibition features photos that have received awards such as the Princess Takamado Memorial Prize and the Grand Prize. Over the past 27 years, the exhibition has toured Japanese cities, including Tokyo, Okinawa, Kobe, Nagoya, Yokohama and Hokkaido. We thank the collection curator and jury member of Japan — Ambassador’s Eyes collection, Shinobu Abe, for his vision and for his compilation of these expressive works.
Peter Lyon, chair of the Exhibition Committee
