Tetsuharu Kubota

Tetsuharu Kubota (1917-1999) was a Japanese photographer and photojournalist who is best known for his work documenting the post-war period in Japan. Born in Tokyo, Kubota began his career as a photographer in the late 1930s, working for the Japanese Imperial Army. After World War II, he returned to Tokyo and began working as a freelance photographer for various magazines and newspapers.

Kubota's work focused on documenting everyday life in Japan during the post-war period. He captured images of people living in poverty, of children playing in the streets, and of people struggling to rebuild their lives after the war. His photographs were often poignant and powerful, capturing both the joys and sorrows of life during this time.

Kubota's work was widely acclaimed by critics and he received numerous awards throughout his career, including the Photographic Society of Japan Award (1962), Mainichi Art Award (1966), Asahi Shimbun Award (1970), and Kodansha Publishing Culture Award (1977). His photographs have been exhibited around the world, including at The Museum of Modern Art in New York City.

Kubota's legacy continues to live on through his photographs which are still widely admired today. He is remembered as one of Japan's most influential photographers whose work captured an important moment in history.