Cover photo by Takeru Hagihara
The cizucu community regularly hosts global online photo contests that anyone can participate in. These contests range from those organized by cizucu to collaborations with brands, covering a wide variety of themes. The goal is to inspire individual creativity and enable rich, unrestricted expression.
Currently, there are four ongoing contests: 'Through Dialogue,' 'Roadside Story,' 'Choose Best Composition,' and 'November Diary '25.'
In this article, we will introduce selected submissions from each ongoing contest and provide contest details.
Through Dialogue
Theme: Dialogue
Submission Deadline: Monday, November 10, 2025
Photo by Daisei Saito
Daisei Saito
Male friendship.
📷 NIKON Z5II
cizucu Editorial Team
Amid the surrounding noise, a quiet dialogue seems to emerge between the two. While we cannot hear their voices, the connection between them is palpable. The soft backlight envelops their closeness and warmth, creating a serene atmosphere where time appears to flow slowly. This photo captures a moment of profound communication beyond words, showcasing a warm embrace.
Roadside Story
Theme: Stories by the roadside
Submission Deadline: Monday, November 17, 2025
Photo by Takeru Hagihara
Takeru Hagihara
Left behind after playtime.
📷 FUJIFILM X-T5
cizucu Editorial Team
Perhaps someone abandoned it mid-play. The small bicycle, standing alone, seems to retain echoes of laughter and the scent of the wind from moments ago. In this corner of everyday life by the roadside, the flow of time and lingering memories are quietly etched. The contrast between the calm tones and the cheerful image of the bicycle is striking, inviting viewers to imagine untold stories beyond the frame.
Choose Best Composition
Theme: Creative Composition
Submission Deadline: Monday, November 24, 2025
Photo by UPG
UPG
cizucu Editorial Team
The boldly tilted composition highlights the architectural beauty and strength of the building. This photo reminds us that even familiar scenes can evoke entirely new impressions by changing perspectives. The interplay of straight and curved lines, combined with the contrast against the blue sky, creates a pleasing rhythm. The intentional tilt conveys the dynamism of the city and the freedom of photographic expression.
November Diary '25
Theme: November Diary
Submission Deadline: Sunday, November 30, 2025
Photo by takigawa_kris_s
takigawa_kris_s
Akazawa Forest Railway in Autumn Colors
📷 NIKON D5600
cizucu Editorial Team
A small train slowly moves through a tunnel of colorful trees. Amid the crisp air, the sound of fallen leaves being crushed underfoot mixes with the metallic echoes of the train, quietly signaling the transition from autumn to winter. The interplay of light and color reflects the season of November, capturing a scene that evokes nostalgia and warmth.
