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| About PSJ (The Photographic Society of Japan) |
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| Established with the approval of the Ministry of Foreign
Affairs in 1952, the Photographic Society of Japan is an organization whose
objective is to “contribute to the promotion of international friendship
through photography and the advancement of culture”. With a membership comprising
both full society members (individuals) and supporting members (groups),
the Photographic Society of Japan functions as Japan’s only comprehensive
cultural organization encompassing all aspects of Japan’s photographic world.
As of the end of 2008, full members number 1,651 and include professional
and amateur photographers as well as individuals involved in photography-related
fields of science, technology, education, and journalism. Supporting membership
comprises 58 corporations and organizations, including various associations
representative of today’s photographic industry, manufacturers, trading firms,
photography laboratories, studios, educational institutions, and the mass
media. |
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| The basic objectives of PSJ |
・To undertake exchange with overseas photographic
organizations with the aim of contributing to the promotion of international
friendship through photography and the advancement of culture.
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| ・To undertake
activities on a national scale with the aim of encouraging the development
and advancement of photographic culture. |
| ・To undertake a variety of activities
in which a broad section of the general public can participate with the aim
of popularizing and
promoting photographic culture. |
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| Activities of PSJ |
| 1. The Photographic Society of Japan Awards Ceremony
and Exhibition of Prize-Winning Works .Read
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| 2. The Month of Photography, Tokyo ; the Month of Photography, Osaka; and
the Month of Photography, Nagoya. |
| 3. Celebration for Recipients of Decorations, Medals,
and Photographic Awards and Party for Members of the Photographic Society
of Japan. |
| 4. Periodical Publications: Japan Photo Almanac,
Journal of the Photographic Society of Japan, Catalogue of the Month
of Photography, Tokyo. |
| 5. International Exchange through Photography |
| 6. Photographic Education for Children |
| 7. Agency for Cultural Affairs Scholarships and Overseas
Exchange Student Awards |
| 8. Exhibition Sponsorship |
| 9. Japanese Photography Now Read
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