Roppongi 6-chome District

• Photographer
  Ako Martin, United States

I documented the starting of the changing landscape of Roppongi Hills, formerly known as
the Roppongi 6-chome District, before it was designated as the redevelopment inducement
area in 1986. It took the involvement of approximately 400 landowners and 17 years to
complete. I wanted to record the reminiscence of the neighborhood, the goldfish seller
store that lasted for five generations, numerous sloping roads and the ivy covered walls -
the soon to be torn down of personal and landscape history.

Awards 2012 Professional Women’s Photography (PWP)
37th Anniversary International Women’s Call for Entry Images
Honorable Mention from over 1250 entries

2011 Lucie Foundation Scholarship Shortlisted

Renaissance Photography Prize 2011
One of 100 finalist images from over 4,500 entries

2011 Woman In Photography International (WIPI) 30th Anniversary “black & white & color” Juried Exhibition
2nd Place, Nature/Scenic Category

2011 Canon Creative Asia Photography Awards
Bronze Award, Portrait – Children Category