Photographer Koji Nakano's exhibition JETBIRDER will be held at THE GALLERY, the photo exhibition venue at Nikon Plaza Tokyo and Nikon Plaza Osaka, starting December 8 (Tuesday), 2026. The exhibition is hosted by Nikon Imaging Japan Inc., a subsidiary of Nikon Corporation.
Nakano has made "Jetscape" (aircraft in spectacular scenery) and "Birdscape" (wild birds in spectacular scenery) his lifework. The exhibition presents his photographs of aircraft and wild birds, captured against grand natural landscapes in Japan and abroad.
Comment from the Photographer
Aircraft and wild birds both fly freely through the sky, skillfully handling their large wings. Wanting to get even a little closer to their world, I have photographed these beautiful winged creatures through the viewfinder. Both aircraft and wild birds are appealing in their own right, but their beauty stands out especially when they appear in grand natural scenery. Ever since I became conscious of this, I have continued shooting "Jetscape" (aircraft in spectacular scenery) and "Birdscape" (wild birds in spectacular scenery) as my lifework.
Along with aircraft and wild birds set against Japan's changing scenery through the four seasons, I have photographed wild birds on a remote island in Scotland, waited for days on a mountaintop in Greece to shoot fighter jets practicing low-altitude flight in a canyon, and at times even flown aboard a fighter jet to shoot from the air. Shooting opportunities that will never come again were captured with reliable Nikon equipment.
About the Photographer
Koji Nakano
Born in 1972. Graduated from the Department of Forestry, Faculty of Agriculture at Tokyo University of Agriculture. Specializing in photographing wild birds and aircraft, Nakano publishes his work mainly in specialist magazines and has also produced many official sample photos for camera manufacturers. He travels in Japan and abroad with "Jetscape" (aircraft in spectacular scenery) and "Birdscape" (wild birds in spectacular scenery) as his two major themes. His books include his newest, Edge of the Sky 峡谷の廻廊（コリドー）, as well as 侍ファントム F-4最終章 and パフィン！, among many others. He is a member of the Japan Professional Photographers Society (JPS).
- X: @JETBIRDER
- Instagram: @koji_nakano_photography
Exhibition Details
THE GALLERY Special Exhibition: Koji Nakano "JETBIRDER"
- Venues: Nikon Plaza Tokyo THE GALLERY, Nikon Plaza Osaka THE GALLERY
- Exhibition period:
- Tokyo: December 8 (Tuesday) to December 21 (Monday), 2026
- Osaka: January 5 (Tuesday) to January 18 (Monday), 2027
- Hours: 10:30 AM to 6:30 PM (closed on Sundays; closes at 3:00 PM on the final day)
Talk Events
Talk events with Koji Nakano will also be held.
- Venues: Nikon Plaza Tokyo Showroom, Nikon Plaza Osaka Showroom
- Dates and times:
- Tokyo: December 12 (Saturday), 2026, 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM
- Tokyo: December 19 (Saturday), 2026, 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM
- Osaka: January 9 (Saturday), 2027, 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM
- Osaka: January 11 (Monday, national holiday), 2027, 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM
- Osaka: January 16 (Saturday), 2027, 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM
- Admission begins: Tokyo 1:30 PM, Osaka 1:15 PM
- Speaker: Koji Nakano
- Capacity: 30 people in Tokyo, 25 people in Osaka
Entry is first-come, first-served on the day. Depending on how crowded it is, the start of admission may be moved earlier or entry may be limited.
About THE GALLERY
THE GALLERY opened in Tokyo and Osaka in 2017 as a photo exhibition venue aimed at spreading and improving photographic culture. In addition to special exhibitions of high-quality works created by renowned photographers using Nikon equipment, it hosts Nikkor Club member exhibitions and photography group exhibitions.
