The origins of Japanese photography can be traced back to the 19th century when the first camera was brought to Nagasaki Prefecture on a Dutch ship. Since then Japanese photography has developed into a diverse art form with a range of distinguished genres. These include photojournalism, documentary photography and street photography produced by a growing number of world-renowned photographers.
Explore a range of Japanese photography books that capture aspects of the nation's social, cultural, and political landscapes.
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