Please note that this exhibition closed on Wednesday, June 24, 2009

The PHOTO IS gallery on the first floor of FUJIFILM SQUARE is pleased to present A Panoramic View of Japan from Above, a photo exhibition of selected works by renowned Japanese aerial photographer Yoshiyuki Akutagawa, which runs from May 29 to June 24, 2009.

The exhibition features aerial photographs of the changing seasons in Japan by Yoshiyuki Akutagawa taken with a 4 x 5 film camera he developed himself. Akutagawa has spent over 5,000 hours in the air and traveled some one million kilometers (equivalent to approximately 25 times around the world) capturing breathtaking photographs. The majority of his photographs were taken at 1,000 feet (approx. 300 meters), the lowest altitude permitted over urban areas according to Japanese aviation law.

Visitors can enjoy rarely seen bold and dynamic aerial photographs that explore the beauty of the interplay between light and shadow, and exude a real sense of the everyday lives of ordinary folk across Japan. The photos have been taken on silver halide film and the prints enlarged for further enhancement of photographic expression and beauty.

Throughout the duration of the exhibition, we will be holding a series of related events, including an exciting flight simulation experience whereby visitors can experience the thrill of operating a virtual aircraft for themselves. The exhibition has something for all the family, and we very much look forward to welcoming you to FUJFILM SQUARE.

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