* Adopted by the United Nations General Assembly in 2015, the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are a set of goals that the international community should address by 2030. They consist of 17 goals and define 169 targets in areas, such as poverty, inequalities, injustice, health, education, work and economic growth, climate, and the environment. This exhibition is aligned with the efforts of Goal 4 "Quality Education," Goal 13 "Climate Action," and Goal 15 "Life on Land." We hope that these starry sky photographs serve as inspiration for our visitors to reflect on the SDGs.
FUJIFILM SQUARE Photo Exhibition
Memories of Stars Shining in the Night Sky ~ Welcome to the world of starry sky photography! ~
[Accompanying event]
“Observe and Learn! The Wonders of the Starry Sky”
- for your independent summer vacation research
July 26 – August 15, 2024
(The exhibition closes at 14:00 on the final day)
FUJIFILM PHOTO SALON Space1 / 2 / 3 / MINI GALLERY
Highlights
Through the starry scenery lighting up the night sky:
- Learn about the basics of astronomy, such as how stars are born and their characteristics.
- Understand what makes a starry sky fascinating while learning trivia about constellations and myths related to the stars.
- Master easy ways to observe and photograph a starry sky.
- Visitors can discover the progress being made by science and technology through the exhibits, including the images of stars captured by the latest space telescopes.
- Our exhibits also include dramatic photos of stunning starry skies taken by prominent photographers, making stargazing an even more enjoyable experience!
Images to be exhibited (Selected Works)
About the exhibition
Starry sky photography is popular among people of all ages.
A wide variety of artworks depicting starry skies, including a grand panorama of the Milky Way, photos of all 88 constellations as defined by the International Astronomical Union, and images of stars captured by the latest space telescopes are displayed at the venue. This program introduces the allure of the starry skies, including trivia that you may feel eager to share with friends and family, basic techniques for photographing a starry sky, shooting spots that are safe for children, and stunning views of starry skies in Japan and abroad captured by eminent photographers.
We will also discuss some facts about the sky and our environment based on the SDGs* that will ensure an interesting star-gazing experience.
Come observe, learn, and enjoy the starry skies on display.
Exhibition overview
Title |
FUJIFILM SQUARE Photo Exhibition Memories of Stars Shining in the Night Sky ~ Welcome to the world of starry sky photography! ~ [Accompanying event] “Observe and Learn! The Wonders of the Starry Sky” - for your independent summer vacation research |
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Dates | July 26 (Fri) – August 15 (Thu), 2024 |
Time |
10:00 – 19:00 (Until 14:00 on the final day. Entry allowed up to 10 minutes before closing.) Open every day for the full duration of the exhibition. |
Venue | Spaces 1, 2 , 3 & Mini Gallery in FUJIFILM PHOTO SALON TOKYO, FUJIFILM SQUARE |
Admission |
Free
* This is a Mecenat exhibition and is open to the general public for free. |
Number of works |
1000×1500mm, 600×900mm, 400×600mm, color, about 120 items (planned)
* You can try out the Fujinon binoculars, which are also suitable for stargazing, at the venue. |
Organizer | FUJIFILM Corporation |
Planning cooperation | Digital Camera Magazine Editorial Dept. |
Supporter | Minato Ward Board of Education and Osaka City Board of Education |
Supervisor | Shigemi Numazawa (astrophotographer, astronomical illustrator) |
Exhibiting photographers |
Yuki Ueda, Junji Takasago, Toshiki Nakanishi, Shigemi Numazawa, Makoto Hashimuki, Masanobu Higashiyama, Yoshiki Fujiwara, Norio Matsumoto, and others
(in Japanese alphabetical order, titles omitted) |
Items for sale | Books related to this exhibition will be available for purchase at the venue |
Traveling exhibition | FUJIFILM PHOTO SALON OSAKA: July 18 (Fri) – August 6 (Wed), 2025 (planned) |
* This exhibition may be cancelled or rescheduled for unavoidable circumstances. Visit FUJIFILM SQUARE online or call for updates.
* We kindly remind that we do not accept congratulatory flowers.
“Observe and Learn! The Wonders of the Starry Sky”
- for your independent summer vacation research (free admission)
1. Workshop: “Letʼs make a telescope!”
Dates |
July 27 (Sat), 2024, 13:30–15:00 (for elementary and junior high school students, advance registration required) |
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Facilitator | Mai Kikuchi (certified weather forecaster) |
2. Speech event: “Listen to the voices of the stars”
Dates |
July 28 (Sun), 2024, 13:30–15:00 (advance registration required) |
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Facilitator | Shigemi Numazawa (astrophotographer, astronomical illustrator) |
3. To commemorate your visit: “Letʼs solve these puzzles!” Starry sky crossword puzzles
Visitors who share their feedback during the exhibition will receive an independent research leaflet!
(no prior registration required)
Preparations for organizing various events in addition to the above-mentioned ones are ongoing.
The details and registration information will be available on our website after mid-June.
* Please note that events may get canceled or rescheduled due to unavoidable circumstances. Thankyou for your understanding.
Event supervisor
Shigemi Numazawa
With an extensive experience in the field of astronomy-related illustrations and astronomical photography, Numazawa contributes to domestic and international photography and astronomy magazines and works as a producer and supervisor for NHK's astronomy-related programs. He has written several books. Numazawa has traveled to many remote locations on reporting assignments, with notable NHK reports including a long-term location shoot at the Las Campanas Observatory in Chile in 1989 and a project photographing a total solar eclipse in Antarctica in 2003. In addition, he plans and manages one of the world's largest skywatching events, the Tainai Star Party, and has overseen the construction of astronomical observation facilities, namely the Polar Star Kamihayashi (Murakami City) and Tainai Natural Astronomy Museum (Tainai City). He received the Minister of the Environment Award in 2004 in recognition of his environmental conservation efforts.
Fujifilm Group's long-term objectives
Companies are being increasingly expected to play a key role in achieving long-term international goals aimed at addressing social issues, such as the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs*1) and goals defined in the Paris Agreement.*2 We have set long-term goals for fiscal 2030 in our CSR plan, "Sustainable Value Plan 2030 (SVP2030)," with the aim of contributing to the achievement of these global goals. The Fujifilm Group believes that it can make a significant contribution to achieving the following 10 of the 17 SDGs and is currently working on specific initiatives.
*1 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): Adopted by the United Nations General Assembly in 2015, these are a set of goals that the international community should address by 2030. They consist of 17 goals and define 169 targets in areas, such as poverty, inequalities, injustice, health, education, work and economic growth, climate, and the environment.
*2 Paris Agreement: A multilateral international agreement on limiting climate change adopted at the 21st Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP21) held in Paris in 2015. Its goal is to limit global temperature rise to below 2°C above pre-industrial levels.
SDGs that Fujifilm can significantly contribute to
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