TIEC Photo Contest 2025

Tokyo International Exchange Center (TIEC) has held the “Photo Contest” for international students and Japanese students who live in TIEC, and staffs of Tokyo Academic Park*.

*Tokyo Academic Park is a consortium of Tokyo Internationl Exchange (TIEC), National Museum of Emerging Science and Inovation (Miraikan) and Nationl Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST) Tokyo Waterfront.

“My Top Choice”

Tuesday, October 21st, 2025 - Saturday, October 25th, 2025
(Result of photo contest announced on December 3rd, 2025)

Multipurpose Space on 1st floor of Plaza Heisei

69 Photos that was taken by residents and staffs of Tokyo Academic Park.

General Voting: 701

Brilliant bursts of color illuminate the Odaiba night, painting the sky with dazzling fireworks. Beneath this radiant spectacle, the silhouettes of people reflect a shared moment of happiness and cherished life by the bay.

A radiant celebration of autumn's peak, a fleeting moment of spectacular color and light before the season yields to colder days. It's a powerful reminder of nature's cyclical beauty and the enduring charm of fall.

This photo of the Milky Way was captured in August 2025 at Toushiki camping ground located in the southern tip of the Oshima island. This serene campsite offers a splendid view of the night sky with minimal light pollution and the mesmerizing majesty of the night sky can be observed even with the naked eye.

A long exposure shot in Wakkanai, the northmost city in Japan. The tsunami blocking wall separating the ocean from the frozen lands, while an individual is walking alone to his destination in this cold, dark morning. The calmness of the ocean and the snow give a peace feeling to the photo, even though the conditions are extreme.

Seen from the far side of the Yamuna, the Taj awakens under soft sunshine—its marble shimmering like a quiet prayer reflected in the river. The Taj Mahal isn’t a monument—it’s a reflection teaching water how to be still.

A colorful trail of seven-colored lights runs through the city

Beauty in silence

Taken from Telecom Center, this photo shows a sweeping night view of Odaiba. Though I have only recently moved here, the lively streets, glowing Rainbow Bridge, and illuminated skyline make this city my true “oshi,” a place I admire and cherish every day.

The ground and footsteps are my will to research. The sky is endless science. And I am taking small steps to reach that infinity. Moreover, the footsteps symbolize the achievement after a cold and lonely research process.

Heaven on Earth

The captivating photograph showcases the grand Echizen Daibutsu, an awe-inspiring Buddhist temple complex nestled in Katsuyama, Fukui Prefecture, Japan. Dominating the scene is the temple’s striking main hall with its elegant tiled rooftops and intricate architectural details, surrounded by serene gardens and ancient trees in rural Japan.

This picture shows a beautiful spring day near TIEC in Japan. The cherry blossoms (sakura) on the trees behind the colorful tulips in the foreground created a beautiful scene that perfectly harmonizes iconic Japanese spring colors.

Seeing Jinta gliding gracefully through the water at the Churaumi Aquarium was both a magical and breathtaking experience. I marveled at its magnificence in profound silence.

This photo captures the magic of Tokyo at night. The Rainbow Bridge, a modern symbol, glows against the dark sky. Its reflection paints a shimmering portrait of light and life on the water. This image represents peace and admiration, a moment when the city's energy seems to pause, revealing its breathtaking beauty.

I was just traveling randomly around Nagoya and found a shrine that gave me a similar vibe to Meiji Jingu, but it was quieter and less crowded. Surprisingly, this shrine is home to the sacred Kusanagi-no-Tsurugi sword.