The Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO) has announced the winners of the “CLICK! Japan Photo Contest 2023,” which was held to commemorate the Japan-India tourism exchange year. The award ceremony took place on March 22, 2024, at the Embassy of Japan in India in New Delhi.
Hiroshi Suzuki, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Japan to India, delivered the opening speech at the ceremony. He praised the winners for their exceptional photography skills, which captured the essence of Japan and showcased its beautiful way of life. Ambassador Suzuki encouraged participants to visit Japan again and emphasised the importance of people-to-people exchange between Japan and India.
As part of the award celebration, the winners shared their thoughts and experiences in Japan.
Sacchin Nachiappan, one of the winners, expressed his initial hesitation about traveling to Japan without knowing Japanese. He said, “Firstly, it seemed difficult travelling to Japan without knowing Japanese, but the moment I landed and experienced Japanese hospitality, my perception totally changed about Japan. For me, one word for Japan is ‘Spirituality’. The Great Buddha photo I clicked is very special to me. I’m honoured to receive the prestigious Canon award and my gratitude to Canon for the amazing Camera.”
Another winner, Krish Yadav, explained the inspiration behind his winning photo, “My inspiration for this photo is the focus on the Red Lantern, representing the destination or final goal, also called as ‘Chochin’, and the people (in blurred image) represent distraction. So, we should always focus on our goals.”
Mansoorali Imtiyaz Ali Sayed shared his incredible experience of capturing Mt. Fuji-san. He said, “My experience in Japan was just amazing! It took me a month to find the perfect place where I could see Mt. Fuji-san clearly. It was a beautiful traditional house in Yamanashi prefecture, Japan. I waited patiently for about two weeks for the perfect shot of Mt. Fuji-san. I believe this unexplored beautiful nature can be shown to the world. This beauty can only be experienced.”
The Click! Japan Photo Contest 2023 was a success, showcasing the beauty and culture of Japan through the lens of talented photographers. The extension of the Japan-India tourism exchange year further promotes and strengthens the cooperative relations between the two countries.
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