The Gaijin Eye

By James Hadfield

The 2006 Gaijin Eye photography contest was the most popular yet, attracting over 800 submissions - most of them really rather good. It was a real challenge picking the winners, but after much debate and occasional fisticuffs we came up with the following selection, a visually stunning portrait of Japan the way you see it. Thanks to everyone who submitted photos, and apologies to those whose shots didn't make the cut this time around.

Autumn Delight

By Alexander Hadjidakis
Top Right

Dancers at Domatsuri

By Alexander Hadjidakis

Girl at Domatsuri

By Alexander Hadjidakis

Gion Weathered Wood

By August Boehm

Demode Heaven Manager

By Chris Stoltz

Punk Rock

By Chris Stoltz

Sumo Class

By Chris Stoltz

Mask

By Deplaedt Yannick

The funniest job in the world

By Deplaedt Yannick

Those Loud People!

By Diego Munoz

big sid

By Dustin Palovick

i remember clifford

By Dustin Palovick

the one i love

By Dustin Palovick

chantized

By Dustin Palovick

recorda me

By Dustin Palovick

three blues and a standard

By Dustin Palovick

Feeling Blue

By Erin Sanchez

hair

By Greg Naeseth

white eyes

By Greg Naeseth

Onsen

By Jamie Thomas

Night Train

By Marcus Lovitt

Toshogu Shrine

Awa Odori Dancer

By Matthew Bernow

Awa Odori

By Matthew Bernow

Fallen Victim

By Matthew Bernow

Maiko-san

By Matthew Bernow

Swan Dancer

By Matthew Bernow

Does my bum look big in this?

By Melanie Grey

Winter Geisha

By Melanie Grey

Superkids 1

By Nick Benwell

10,000 Tiny Shoes

By Skye Lee

Balance

By Skye Lee

kyoto night 3

By Tara Elder

kyoto night

By Tara Elder

I Want Eat You

By Tommy Cuellar

Photo of Snowman

By Tommy Cuellar

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