Set up by the World Photography Organisation and Sony Corporation, the Japan Professional Award celebrates Japan’s dynamic photography scene.
- The Award is open to all photographers from Japan entering the Professional competition
- One photographer wins the title of Japan Professional Award
- Please see 'Rules' on the Professional competition page for full eligibility criteria
- Deadline is January 13, 2026 at 13.00 GMT
Please note: to be considered for the Japan Professional Award, participants must have Japanese nationality and reside in Japan during the period of the award being open for entries (June 2025 - January 2026).
© Seido Kino, Japan, Professional Award, Shortlist, Sony World Photography Awards 2025
Prizes
| Winner | Shortlist | |
|---|---|---|
| Sony digital imaging equipment | x | |
| Exhibition at Sony Imaging Gallery Ginza | x | |
| Inclusion in London exhibition* | x | |
| Promoted on WPO's website | x | x |
| Promoted to WPO's online community | x |
*Please note, your image may be displayed digitally (on screens) or printed
How to enter
All photographers from Japan entering bodies of work (five to ten images) to any of the ten categories in the Sony World Photography Awards’ Professional competition will be considered for the Japan Professional Award.
Please note: to be considered for the Japan Professional Award, participants must have Japanese nationality and reside in Japan during the period of the award (June 2025- January 2026).