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YOSHIMITSU TAKANO

Photographer

Takano Yoshimitsu was born in Aomori, Japan in 1971. After working under the supervision of the influential Toshio Enomoto while at Enomoto Studio, he moved on to become a freelance photographer. His first photograph collection, "AKIBA-BIYORI", was published in September 2006 and reflects Takano's take on the unique sub-culture that is thriving in Akihabara.
"AKIBA-BIYORI" has been a major success, being exhibited not only throughout Japan, but also North America as well. Takano currently lives in Tokyo and is working on a variety of projects.


Milestones:

2008 Private exhibition of "tokyo cos paradise" by Ginza Art &Concept Laboratory.(TOKYO)
2007 Published the photograph collection, "tokyo cos paradise"
2007 Private exhibition of "De la COSTA de TOKYO¡ù2007" by CAMARADA (TOKYO)
2007 Private exhibition of "AKIBA-BIYORI" by Circa28 (USA)
2007 Private exhibition of "AKIBA-BIYORI" by Soles Inc.(USA)
2006 Published the photograph collection, "AKIBA-BIYORI"
2000 Started working as a freelance photographer
1994-2000 Worked under Toshio Enomoto at "Enomoto Studio"
1971 Born in Aomori,Japan.