Kiichi Asano (Japanese, –1993)

Timeline

1914
Born in the Shimogyo district of Kyoto
1930
Graduated school (Kyotoshi Kyusei Shijo Shogyo)
1933
Began his career in photography at Togo Camera
1939
Drafted into the army, posted to Manchuria
1943
Demobilized and returned home
1949
Invited to exhibit in the group show 'Gaikoku Salon' by Takakuwa Katsuo
1951
Invited to exhibit in U.K., Paris, London and Chicago
1953
Won several photography prizes in Japan, elected to Taiheiyo Art Association
1957
Was elected to Nika Photographers Guild
1959
Appointed advisor to the Kyoto Cultural Bureau
1965
Was elected a distinguished member of the Nika Photographers Guild
1988
Received an order of merit for distinguished service to culture from Kyoto pref
1989
Received an order of merit for distinguished service to culture from Kyoto pref
1991
Award for distinguished service from the Photography Society of Japan
1993
Elected vice president of the All Japan Photographers League

Exhibitions

1993
Old Kyoto, JCII Photo Salon (Tokyo)
1991
Gion, Cannon Galleries (Tokyo, Fukuoka, Osaka & Nagoya)
1990
Gion, Cannon Galleries (Tokyo, Fukuoka, Osaka & Nagoya)
1988
Hana Damari, Photo Gallery Mutsumi (Kyoto)
1987
Campuses, Photo Gallery Mutsumi (Kyoto)
1987
Kosai Setsu Getsu Ka (The Luster of the Seasons), Renzu Eku Hall (Kyoto)
1985
Our Spring, Photo Gallery Mutsumi (Kyoto)
1985
Miyako Oji Sho Ga Ikiru, Daimaru Museum (Kyoto)
1984
Hana Kyo Raku, Photo Gallery Mutsumi (Kyoto)
1983
Sagano, Yamagataya Gallery (Kagoshima)
1983
Miyako Oji, Olympus Gallery (Tokyo)
1983
Miyako Oji, Shin Shizuoka Center (Shizuoka)
1983
Miyako Oji, Shoin (Kyoto)
1983
Kyoto Colors, Wako Hall (Tokyo)
1983
Kyoto Colors, Naniwa Photo Pia (Osaka)
1982
Sagano, Shin Shizuoka Center (Shizuoka)
1981
The Silk Road, Ryusaido Gallery (Kyoto)
1979
The Silk Road, Ryusaido Gallery (Kyoto)
1978
The Silk Road, Ryusaido Gallery (Kyoto)
1976
Morocco, Ryusaido Gallery (Kyoto)1
1976
Morocco, Contac Gallery (Tokyo)
1975
Nepal, Ryusaido Gallery (Kyoto)
1971
Koto Zannei (Memories of the Old City), Pentax Gallery (Tokyo)
1971
Koto Zannei (Memories of the Old City), Shinsaibashi Gallery (Osaka)
1970
Koto Zannei (Memories of the Old City), Asahi Hall (Kyoto)
1957
The People of Snow Country, Mutsumido Gallery (Kyoto)

Literature

1992
Old Kyoto, Kyoto Shoin, pub.
1991
Kyoto Koyo (Autumn Leaves in the Old City), Mainichi Shinbunsha, pub.
1990
The Cherry Blossoms of Japan, Mainichi Shinbunsha, pub.
1990
The Gion Quarter/ Kyoto Shoin, pub.
1989
Flowered Dreams, Koumurasuiko Shoin, pub.
1989
Snow Country, Kyoto Shoin, pub.
1988
The Four Seasons in the Mountains of Kyoto, Kyoto Shoin, pub.
1988
The Four Seasons in the Villages around Kyoto, Kyoto Shoin, pub.
1988
The Four Seasons in the Town of Kyoto, Kyoto Shoin, pub.
1987
The Four Seasons on the Rivers of Kyoto, Kyoto Shoin, pub.
1986
The Flowered Walkways of Kyoto, Nihon Camera Sha, pub.
1985
Miyako Oji (revisited), Heibonsha, pub.
1984
Miyako Oji (revisited), Heibonsha, pub.
1983
Miyako Oji (revisited), Heibonsha, pub.
1982
Ohara (revisited), Heibonsha, pub.
1981
The Uji River, Komurasuiko Shoin, pub.
1981
Sacred Places of the West (western Japan), Shinjinbutsu Oraisha, pub.
1981
Homes, Komurasuiko Shoin, pub
1981
Homes, Komurasuiko Shoin, pub
1980
The Kyoraku (ill. with floral photographs), Hoikusha, pub.
1980
Tale of Genji (ill. with floral photographs), Komurasuiko Shoin, pub.
1980
The Uji River, Komurasuiko Shoin, pub.
1979
The Manyoshu (ill. with floral photographs), Komurasuiko Shoin, pub.
1978
Main Roads, Tankosha, pub.
1978
The Manyoshu (ill. with floral photographs), Komurasuiko Shoin, pub.
1978
Pilgrimage to Hokai Temple, Tankosha, pub.
1978
Pilgrimage to Senyu Temple, Tankosha, pub.
1978
Castles and their Towns, Tankosha, pub.
1977
Pilgrimage to Sanzenn Temple, Tankosha, pub.
1977
The Houses of my Hometown, Dainihon Kaiga, pub.
1976
Momoyama / Momoyama Lions Club
1976
Pilgrimage to a temple bell - Bonsho, Kyoiku Shuppansha, pub.
1976
Pilgrimage to To temple, Tankosha, pub.
1976
Pilgrimage to Daigo Temple, Tankosha, pub.
1976
Pilgrimage to Kennin Temple, Tankosha, pub.
1976
Pilgrimage to a temple bell - Bonsho, Kyoiku Shuppansha, pub.
1973
The Flower Calendars of Kyoto & Yamato, Tankosha, pub.
1972
The Festivals of Kyoto, Tankosha, pub.
1972
A journey through the Folk Stories of Kyoto, Shinshindo, pub.
1970
Reminders of the Old City, Shinshindo, pub.
1970
Kyoto Charm, Rakuhoku & Tankosha, pubs.
1970
Sagano, Komurasuiko Shoin, pub.
1970
A Garden View, Vol. 2, Komurasuiko Shoin, pub.
1968
A Garden View, Komurasuiko Shoin, pub.
1968
The Allure of Kyoto, Jitsugyo no Nihon, pub.
1967
The Western Mountains, Tankosha, pub.
1966
The Omi road, Tankosha, pub.
1965
Yase & Ohara, Tankosha, pub.
1965
The History & Culture of Kyoto, Komurasuiko Shoin, pub.
1964
The Scope of the Old City, Yuyudo, pub.
1964
Tale of the Heike, Tankosha, pub.
1964
A Guide to Kyoto, Shirakawa Shoin, pub.
1964
Quiet Old City, Komurasuiko Shoin, pub.
1964
Life in Kyoto, Komurasuiko Shoin, pub.
1964
The Kyoto Imperial Palace, Komurasuiko Shoin, pub.
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