Announcing the Winning Works of the Photoback Award 2025 Contest and Upcoming Exhibition

Photoback Award 2025: Celebrating Personal Travel Stories

The Photoback Award 2025 event organized by Contents Works Inc., known for its photo book creation service, has officially announced the winners of this year's contest. The award ceremony will take place on August 20, 2025, marking a significant occasion for photographers and storytellers who participated. This year’s theme, “My Travel Notebook,” encouraged unique and personal narratives, leading to a diverse collection of photo books that illustrate profound experiences beyond just travel. The competition received various submissions, including those documenting meaningful life events such as marriage and child-rearing.

The Grand Prize was awarded to the work titled "夏ルンです (Summer Run!)" by artist ほしわんだふる. This captivating photo book successfully embodies the essence of summer travels and personal memories.

Notable Jury Members and Their Awards

The judging panel consisted of professionals from various fields including renowned photographer 浅田政志, essayist 甲斐みのり, and model 竹下玲奈. Their expertise ensured that the selection process was thorough and reputable.

Jury Award Winners

In addition to the Grand Prize, the following awards were also presented:

- 浅田政志賞 (Asada Masashi Award): "Voices" by lee
- 甲斐みのり賞 (Kai Minori Award): "One Night Two Days Around the Yamanote Line" by 川邊綾子
- 竹下玲奈賞 (Takeshita Rena Award): "Wonderful Words" by ゆかり

Special Awards

Several special mentions were given, including:

- nicody Award: "Look Look Fukui and Osaka" by くんちゃん
- GOOPASS Award: "Let’s Go Noto" by こめっと
- Tsugitsugi Award: "Journey Journey" by こーん
- Slick Tripod Award: "Onomichi Stroll" by rie
- Traveler's Notebook Award: "Solo Travel" by ako*
- Photoback Popular Vote Award: "62nd Wedding Ceremony" by Ayaka

Exhibition Details: Photoback Award展 2025

From August 22 to August 24, 2025, an exhibition titled Photoback Award展 2025 will be held at HAGISO, a cultural complex in Yanaka, Tokyo. This exhibition will offer visitors a chance to physically engage with the award-winning and nominated works. HAGISO is characterized by its charming, nostalgic atmosphere as a renovated wooden apartment from 68 years ago, making it an ideal setting to enjoy these heartfelt travel narratives.

Visitors are invited to experience the texture of the pages and the joy of turning them, allowing them to deeply connect with the “memories of travel” shared by the creators.

Exhibition Details:

- Name: Photoback Award展 2025
- Dates: August 22-24, 2025
- Time: 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM
- Location: HAGISO, 3-10-25 Yanaka, Taito-ku, Tokyo, Japan
- Access: 5-minute walk from Nippori Station, JR Yamanote Line, North Exit, or 5-minute walk from Sendagi Station, Chiyoda Line, Exit 2
- Admission: Free
- Website: HAGISO

About the Photoback Award

The Photoback Award aims to gather photo books that encapsulate cherished memories, providing a platform for individual creators to showcase their talents. It encourages the exploration of new possibilities within the realm of photo books and serves to celebrate the unique narratives that each artist brings to life.

About Photoback

Photoback is a service allowing users to create stylish photo albums through smartphones and PCs. Since its launch in 2004, it has helped countless individuals preserve their precious memories in tangible forms. With a variety of photo book sizes and styles available, Photoback enables people to document significant moments in their lives, ensuring that no memory fades away.