7TH JAL TANCHO (RED-CROWNED CRANE) PHOTO CONTEST
PHOTO : 6TH JAL TANCHO (RED-CROWNED VRANE) PHOTO CONTEST PRIZE-WINNING WORKS
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Results will be announced on this website in Mid-July.
Calling nature-lovers and photographers around the world!
This winter, JAL invites you to take part in its 7TH JAL Tancho (Red-Crowned Crane) Photo Contest, a celebration of biodiversity and the natural beauty of our planet.
Embark on a photo safari across Japan's northern island of Hokkaido to capture the majestic red-crowned crane - or "tancho" in Japanese -, a symbol of grace and the inspiration for the JAL corporate logo.
The wild crane, which was once endangered on Hokkaido, its only habitat in Japan, also symbolizes resilience and the delicate balance of our planet's ecosystems. The crane population has recovered to a healthy level on Hokkaido, thanks to decades of rigorous protection and restoration efforts by the Japanese and Hokkaido governments and local communities.
However, this symbolic bird continues to face the threat of extinction elsewhere in the world.
As an airline, JAL understands the responsibility we have for our planet. We are holding this contest for the enjoyment of our customers - but also as part of a global movement to encourage efforts to preserve biodiversity and our planet's ecosystems.
The contest reflects our ongoing commitment to environmental education and biodiversity conservation.
Unite with us through the lens and leave a legacy of protecting nature's wonders for future generations. Your passion for preserving nature and wildlife, expressed through your photographs, can inspire people across cultures and continents to take action to safeguard our world.
We look forward to receiving your amazing entries!
Implementation overview
Recruitment period
December 10, 2024 - March 31, 2025
Application method
Applications are no longer being accepted.
Application terms and conditions can be found here.
Examination
From April to May
Award ceremony
Late₋June
Results announcement
Click here to view the results. (Japanese Only)
Exhibition
From July to September 2025, one winning work will be exhibited at the Akan Art Gallery in Lake Akan Onsen.
Special Judge
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MISIA (Singer)
MISIA, who debuted in 1998, is one of Japan's leading vocalists, renowned for her series of hit songs.
In addition to her music career, MISIA is actively involved in social contribution activities. In March 2010, she was appointed Honorary Ambassador for COP10 (the 10th Meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity) by the United Nations Headquarters, and played an active role in its initiatives.
MISIA continues to promote biodiversity awareness through efforts such as leading the "MISIA Forest" project, a forest conservation initiative in Ishikawa Prefecture.
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