/ 2026 / Architecture / Historic

• Prize
  Honorable Mention
• Photographer
  Shunsuke Kanamori, Japan
• Date of Photograph
  2025-11-10
• Instagram
  @kafaand

This is a photo of Eiheiji Temple in Japan, which was founded in 1244. Although it has suffered fires on numerous occasions, it has been rebuilt each time on the same site. The autumn foliage peeking through the intricate temple architecture of Eiheiji beautifully captures the profound beauty of Japanese autumn.

I'm based in Toyama, Japan.

I've been in poor health for the past few years, so I started taking up photography as something I could do. Around two years ago, when my health started to improve, I became interested in pursuing photography as a professional.

At a company, I had experience creating pamphlets and other materials aimed at the general public.

Awards 2026 ipa: Honorable Mention (Tradition/Culture) & 3x Official Selection
2026 Photo Journalism Prize (PJP): Shortlisted
2025 TIFA: Bronze Medal (Tourism) & Honorable Mention (General News)
2024 Sony Monthly Open-Entry Photography Contest: Shortlisted