Yasushi Tanikado profile English

Yasushi Tanikado was born in 1973 in Osaka Japan and based in Whitehorse Yukon Canada now.
He has spent his time with Northern lights in Yukon for more than 11 years.
His photographs are recognized throughout the world for their mastery of color,composition,and perspective.
His vision and passionate Northern lights Landscape advocacy affirm his dedication to his work.
His unique approach to Nature photography is based on his training in the arts and his love of the environment.Yasushi`s travel schedule soon had him on the road more than at home.He also travel with his camper all over north america in summer time.
He spends nearly 20days of the month traveling.
He has been teaching technique of his photography skill at Nikon college in Tokyo,and also
He has some work shops all over the world include Antarctica.

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Picture Books:

Aurora no furu machi PIE BOOKS Tokyo Japan JP version only
means the town is sprinkled by northern lights

Aurora no sora Seiseisya Kyoto Japan JP and En version available
means Aurora Sky

kyokko monogatari seiseisya Kyoto Japan JP version only
means Northern lights story


"Aurora no sora" is available at Macs fire weed book store in Whitehorse YT CANADA
rest of them are sold in Japan only

Photo Exhibition:

Yasushi Tanikado's photo shows of Northern lights, National parks of USA have been held several places all over Japan.
such as Nikon salon,Mikimoto hall which was supported bt the biggest pearl company in japan,Sotetsu gallery which was supported by rail way company in Yokohama Japan,Montbell gallery which was supported by outdoor clothing company and also Art museum.
Digital media slide show is held in Japan,too on these days.

Awards:Japan professional photographer society photograph contest
     Norldys monthly photo contest Norway

Member: Japan Professional Photographer society

Outdoor gear support: