Nori Tanaka
Everything holds its own beauty.
But what each of us finds beautiful is our own. So rather than judging what is good or bad, I want to be a medium — a way for the subject itself to be truly seen. Moving between people, nature, and architecture, I photograph from a base in Kyoto.
A photograph holds
only a single point.
Its connections, and the scenery beyond the frame, are left for the viewer to imagine.
Nori Tanaka
Photographer / Director — Kyoto
Moving between people, nature, and architecture, I photograph from a base in Kyoto. I prefer to stay just behind the camera rather than in front of it.
Career
- 2003–07Lived in Adelaide, South Australia
- 2006.12Graduated from Immanuel College (secondary school)
- 2012Graduated from Kyoto University of Art and Design (now Kyoto University of the Arts), Environmental Design
- 2013Joined Yourbility Developers, Inc. as a founding member
- 2015Language study at National Taiwan University
- 2016–19Produced social-media content for companies and brands
- 2019–25Directed PR content for government offices, tourism boards, and hotels across JapanDirection Works ↗
- 2025Osaka–Kansai Expo, Australia Pavilion — photography & on-site direction
- 2026Appointed Ambassador, South Australian Government Japan Office
- 2026.6Became independent; based in Kyoto
Profile
NameNoriyuki Tanaka
BasedKyoto, Japan
FocusCreative Direction / Photography
FieldTourism · Architecture · Events · Portrait
Contact
Work inquiries
Even if the shoot isn’t fully defined yet, please feel free to get in touch.
contact@noritanaka.com