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Rintaro Ukon

Rintaro Ukon

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Inspired by the medieval idea of the icon as a “sacred window,” this image frames Tokyo Skytree through bold red forms. The window reveals another dimension. What you see beyond it also sees you. If you sense mystery or dignity, it reflects what lies within you.

Awards

World Photo Annual

2025

Honorable Mention

Architecture

Professional

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Inspired by the medieval idea of the icon as a “sacred window,” this image frames Tokyo Skytree through bold red forms. The window reveals another dimension. What you see beyond it also sees you. If you sense mystery or dignity, it reflects what lies within you.

About Artist

Rintaro Ukon

Rintaro Ukon is a Japan-based photographer renowned for his striking ability to capture the harmony between humanity and nature. With a career spanning over a decade, Ukon specializes in wedding, landscape, and underwater photography, blending dynamic storytelling with breathtaking visuals. A former five-star hotel photographer in Tokyo, he now travels the world to immortalize love stories in extraordinary locations—from Japan’s iconic landmarks to the deep blue waters of the South Pacific. His signature style merges cinematic composition with emotional authenticity, Awards and Prizes EUROPEAN PHOTO AWARD 2025 CATEGORY WINNER OF THE YEAR WILDLIFE & ARCHITECTURE PRATINUM WINNER WEDDING & UNDERWATER. & FINE ART
 World Photographic Cup 2025 Best of Nation Award (Japan) Finalist – Professional Commercial Category World Photographic Cup 2024 Best of Nation Award (Japan) 8th Place – Wildlife Category (Whale photography, Tonga) APA AWARD 2017 – Japan Advertising Photographers’ Association Awarded for excellence in professional photographic expression SONY Alpha Professional Photographer & Instructor Recognized by SONY Japan for artistic achievement and contribution to the photographic community (2015–2019) Media Features Work featured on national TV programs including NTV's ZIP!, TV Asahi, NHK Masakame TV, and in numerous bridal and lifestyle magazines such as 25ans, Hotel Wedding, Classy Wedding, and Nihon no Kekkonshiki.

Rintaro Ukon

Photographic Areas of Focus

Fine Art, Landscapes, Minimalism, Nature, People, Portrait, Underwater, Wildlife

Location

Japan

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