Mitsuaki Iwago's photo exhibition "Nekoinu" has been held since December 1st. A photo exhibition that can be said to be a life work, a collection of works that have been taken for over 40 years.

Mitsuaki Iwago Photo Exhibition "Nekoinu" now being held (C) Mitsuaki Iwago Portrait: (C) Iwago Photographic Office
Mitsuaki Iwago Photo Exhibition "Nekoinu" now being held (C) Mitsuaki Iwago Portrait: (C) Iwago Photographic Office

"If a cat becomes happy, people will be happy and the earth will be happy," said Mr. Iwago. In this photo exhibition, in addition to the best shots of cute and strong cats, the cat "Kai-chan" who lived with Mr. Iwago in his youth, and the cat he met in Tashirojima, Miyagi Prefecture, known as Nekojima. Are introduced.

What is it for? (C) Mitsuaki Iwago Portrait: (C) Iwago Photographic Office
What is it for? (C) Mitsuaki Iwago Portrait: (C) Iwago Photographic Office

Shah! (C) Mitsuaki Iwago Portrait: (C) Iwago Photographic Office
Shah! (C) Mitsuaki Iwago Portrait: (C) Iwago Photographic Office

Mr. Iwago regards dogs that live with humans as "perfect beings." In the dog picture, there are 6 Japanese dog breeds that are natural monuments, including the majestic Shiba Inu, dogs that blend into the streets everywhere on the earth and live with people, in the polar regions and in the wilderness. Introducing powerful dogs that live strong.

It's perfect! (C) Mitsuaki Iwago Portrait: (C) Iwago Photographic Office
It's perfect! (C) Mitsuaki Iwago Portrait: (C) Iwago Photographic Office

But I'm sleepy ... (C) Mitsuaki Iwago Portrait: (C) Iwago Photographic Office
But I'm sleepy ... (C) Mitsuaki Iwago Portrait: (C) Iwago Photographic Office

■ Outline of "Nekoinu"
Date: December 1st to 27th, 2015 Hours: 10:00 to 17:00.
Until 20:00 on December 18th Venue: Awagin Hall (2 Aibacho, Tokushima City, Tokushima Prefecture)
Admission: 800 yen for general students, 400 yen for elementary, junior high and high school students, free for preschoolers.

Mr. Iwago's gallery talk will be held on the 5th floor of Awagin Hall from 11:00 and 14:00 on December 13. Free participation for "Nekoinu" visitors (admission ticket for photo exhibition required). After the talk, an autograph session will be held for catalog purchasers.