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‘Sakai Colorful Journey – Colors of the City, Colors of the People’ is a special photography contest presented in Sakai City with the support of Nankai Electric Railway. Outstanding submissions will be curated to highlight the unique appeal of Sakai and to discover new talent and support the creative community through our platform.
This edition’s theme is ‘The Diverse Charms of Sakai City’.
Along the Nankai Electric Railway lines, including Sakai City, you’ll encounter not only beautiful architecture, seascapes, and mountains, but also distinctive shops and nostalgic cafés—each with its own vibrant character.
Discover and capture the allure of Sakai City, and submit your photographs to share those moments. We look forward to seeing the stories woven by your creativity and the colors of Sakai.
* As an innovation-driven startup, we have been selected for Sakai City’s ‘FY2023 Sakai City Startup Demonstration Promotion Project (Trial Roundtable)’.
Image by tomo.
tomo.
📷 Canon EOS 5D Mark IV
cizucu Editorial Team
The factory nightscapes of the Sakai-Semboku Coastal Industrial Zone are among the most renowned in Japan. Massive plants are densely clustered, and there are numerous vantage points from which to appreciate the industrial night view from various angles. Once a symbol of urban development, these factory districts now evoke a fantastical, sci-fi-like atmosphere, telling a story of history and evolution.
Image by tomo.
tomo.
📷 Canon EOS 5D Mark III
cizucu Editorial Team
At Daisen Japanese Garden, which opened in 1989, you can discover a spectrum of natural colors throughout the seasons. Despite being Osaka’s second largest city, this location offers beautiful nature and expansive skies. It is also renowned as a cultural landmark in Sakai, hosting tea ceremonies and other events.
Image by てっとう日和
てっとう日和
📷 Canon EOS KISS M
cizucu Editorial Team
For about 200 years from the Muromachi period, the Sakai area flourished as a natural fishing port. Although the fishing industry has declined, the Old Sakai Lighthouse, built in the Meiji era at a site once bustling with boats, remains. Even after land reclamation ended the boat traffic, the lighthouse continues to be cherished as a symbol of Sakai, illuminating the hearts of its residents.
Image by tom
tom
📷 Canon EOS KISS M
cizucu Editorial Team
This shot captures a beloved cat at Hachida Shrine, famous for its wind chime festival. Although the contest is titled ‘Sakai Colorful Journey – Colors of the City, Colors of the People’, you are, of course, welcome to submit photographs of cats as well. We hope you’ll capture and submit those heart-stirring moments you discover in Sakai City.
We hope this has inspired you. Even if you’ve never visited Sakai City, we encourage you to explore its diverse scenery and unique shops via Nankai Electric Railway. We look forward to seeing the many ‘colors’ you discover in Sakai City.
■ Exhibition Period
Saturday, December 22, 2023 – Sunday, January 21, 2024
■ Award Announcement
Thursday, February 1, 2024
■ Submission Guidelines
・Select the contest ‘Sakai Colorful Journey – Colors of the City, Colors of the People’
・Tap ‘Agree to Submission Terms and Post’
・Choose your content and submit your artwork
■ Jury Criteria
(1) Thematic Relevance: Does the work align with the stated mission?
(2) Subject Focus: Is the photographer’s intention clearly conveyed?
(3) Expressiveness: Does the work demonstrate expressive strength in perspective, composition, balance, focus, and color?
(4) Timing: Has the photographer captured the decisive moment?
(5) Originality: Does the work show unique creativity in location or subject?