Photo Contest 'Share Your View' with Over 1,000 Submissions Launches Second Edition Focused on Iriomote-Ishigaki National Park

FROM_SOMEWHERE (operated by KAFUL Co., Ltd.), an online store for landscape photography, has launched the second installment of its collaborative project with travel media PAPERSKY titled 'NATIONAL PARK POSTER TRIP / THE FRAME COLLECTION'. This initiative aims to elevate images of national parks into 'framed photographs' that blend seamlessly into daily life, with the vision that displaying a single photo in one’s room could become someone’s gateway to a new journey.

The first edition of the 'Share Your View' photo contest, themed around the Chūbu-Sangaku National Park, received over 1,000 submissions capturing 'moments of breathtaking natural beauty'. This outpouring of diverse perspectives vividly illustrated the park’s natural richness and fully showcased its appeal. Building on this momentum, the second edition turns its focus to the 'Iriomote-Ishigaki National Park' in the southern islands. The launch includes the sale of fine art prints by photographer Isao Nishiyama and a new photo contest.

1. Vol.02: Iriomote-Ishigaki National Park | A New Visual Narrative by Isao Nishiyama

The second chapter unfolds in the 'Iriomote-Ishigaki National Park', a lush natural sanctuary in Japan’s southern islands. Artist CHALKBOY embarked on a journey to 'paint' a poster for the national park, and photographer Isao Nishiyama accompanied him, capturing the experience through his lens and words. The special website now offers high-quality 'framed photographs' of the park’s profound and beautiful landscapes, designed to harmonize gently with interior spaces.

Product Overview: Framed Photographs (Available in A4 / A3 / Custom Order)

Price: From ¥32,000 (tax included)

Limited Set: Customers who purchase a framed photograph will also receive a postcard from CHALKBOY’s 'NATIONAL PARK POSTER TRIP' series and an original wooden stand from FROM_SOMEWHERE.

2. Launch of the Second 'Share Your View' Photo Contest

The second edition of the 'Share Your View' photo contest invites submissions of landscape photographs taken at Iriomote-Ishigaki National Park. Open to all via Instagram or a dedicated web form, participants can submit photos from past trips stored in their camera roll. We encourage you to share your story along with your photo.

Winning entries will be officially included in the 'THE SHARED VIEWS' collection and sold as framed prints that complement interior decor. The project adopts a creator-support model, returning a portion of sales revenue to the photographers.

Moving forward, the project will continue to spotlight new national parks, layering diverse photographic perspectives to cultivate a culture of discovering and displaying Japan’s beautiful landscapes in everyday life.

Theme: Scenic views from Iriomote-Ishigaki National Park that moved your heart

How to Enter: Post on Instagram with the hashtag #飾る国立公園 or submit via the dedicated web form

Judges: FROM_SOMEWHERE, Lucas B.B. (Editor-in-Chief of PAPERSKY), Isao Nishiyama (Photographer)

View the Special Website

FROM_SOMEWHERE / Online Store

Launched with the mission of 'cultivating a culture of display', FROM_SOMEWHERE is an online store specializing in landscape photography. It curates unique perspectives captured by leading creators from around the world, combining uncompromising high-quality printing and framing techniques to inspire imagination and promote a 'life with photography'.

fromsomewhere.jp/

PAPERSKY / Travel & Lifestyle Magazine

Founded in 2002 as a media platform to open doors to the world and inspire readers to travel, PAPERSKY documents not only regional information but also the spirit rooted in each place. It promotes 'travel as a way of life', fostering harmony between people, nature, and culture.

papersky.jp/

Isao Nishiyama / Photographer

Born in 1977, based in Fukuoka. A photographer who founded the visual magazine 'Studio Journal knock' in 2013, documenting the daily lives of artists worldwide. He travels globally to interview artists, handling editing, production, and publishing.

Photography books: 'Secret Rituals' (2021), 'Takaramono Sagashi' (2023), 'Spring Roll' (2024), 'LOVE SOME STORY' (2025), 'Papa, You’re Crazy: Whales, Celestial Bodies, and My Father’s Island' (2025).

www.nishiyamaisao.com/

www.instagram.com/isao_nishiyama/

Company Information

Company Name: KAFUL Co., Ltd.

CEO: Hiroki Shiraishi

Head Office: 2-14-4 Minami-Aoyama, Minato-ku, Tokyo 107-0062, Japan (Crane Court, B2)

Established: September 2019

Website: https://kaful.co.jp/

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