The cizucu community regularly hosts global online photo contests open to everyone. These contests range from those organized by cizucu to collaborations with brands, featuring a variety of themes. The goal is to inspire individual creativity and enable rich, unrestricted expression.
The ongoing contests include 'One Block, Enough,' 'Listen Closely,' 'Enrich My Lifetime,' '2025,' and 'December Diary '25.'
This time, we introduce selected entries and contest details from each ongoing competition.
One Block, Enough
Theme: Life within a 100-meter radius
Submission Deadline: Sunday, December 7, 2025
Yumi
My mother loves dried persimmons.
Every year during this season, she diligently peels the astringent persimmons from our garden.
My father’s job is to tie them and hang them under the eaves of the barn.
📷 CANON EOS R10
cizucu Editorial Team
The vibrant colors of the persimmons neatly lined up under the eaves are striking, conveying the warmth of daily life. This photo evokes a sense of nostalgia and warmth, reminding us of home and family. It captures a scene that can only be found in familiar places, filled with emotions and stories unique to such settings. This piece beautifully illustrates the richness of everyday life.
Listen Closely
Theme: Listen closely
Submission Deadline: Sunday, December 14, 2025
ozaki kazu
A coral stands by the seaside. Whether it’s alive or a fossil whose life has ended, one thing is certain: the sound of waves and the gentle sea breeze connect to your presence. It was a moment that felt deeply romantic.
📷 PENTAX K-1 Mark II
cizucu Editorial Team
This photo captures a coral standing as if time has stopped around it. The calm sea surface and the gradient where the sky and sea merge add a mystical depth to the scene. Listening closely, you can almost hear the waves, the whispers of the wind, and the quiet presence enveloping the coral. This serene yet impactful moment stirs the viewer's heart like gentle ripples.
Enrich My Lifetime
Theme: What enriches life
Submission Deadline: Sunday, December 21, 2025
Takeru Hagiwara
For someone’s happiness
📷 FUJIFILM X-T5
cizucu Editorial Team
A bright smile shining in soft sunlight, bringing light to everyone’s hearts. The innocent joy against the backdrop of a slide carries a purity and irreplaceable value. The slightly off focus reflects the desire to capture this moment, conveying the energy and atmosphere. This photo reminds us how a single smile in daily life can make the world so much richer.
2025
Theme: 2025
Submission Deadline: Sunday, December 28, 2025
-kenchi-
Still beautiful
📷 SONY α7C
cizucu Editorial Team
The interplay of soft light and shadow creates a strong presence in a quiet space, naturally drawing the eye. The monochrome composition highlights delicate textures, evoking a serene strength that aligns with the theme of 2025. This dignified image conveys the timeless beauty that breathes within an ever-changing era.
December Diary '25
Theme: December Diary
Submission Deadline: Wednesday, December 31, 2025
kenta0121
Snowing days in Hamburg
📷 LEICA Q3 43
cizucu Editorial Team
Children playing on sleds in the snow create a warm memory of a winter day, as if etched into a diary. The laughter that seems to echo from the photo makes even the cold of the season feel comforting. This scene reminds us that small joys are alive and well in everyday life.