Notice of "Photographs by 14-Year-Olds Vol. 2" Exhibition

The "14-Year-Old Photo Exhibition," which was held for the first time in May 2024 and received a great response, will return to Ryogoku, Tokyo, in the summer of 2025.

The "14-Year-Old Photography Exhibition Vol. 2" will feature five boys living in the ambiguous and shaky age of 14--Yujin Kobayashi, Toruya Shimizu, Liao Tani, Yujin Kobayashi, Toruya Shimizu, and Ryo Tani.

The photographer, Yuko Akachi, looked at these five boys through the lens of her camera.

The exhibition will feature photographs of ambiguous, delicate, and vividly shifting "14-year-old moments" along with interviews with the photographers. The aim of this exhibition is to give viewers a deeper and closer sense of the "now" of the 14-year-olds than in the previous exhibition.

14-Year-Old Photography Exhibition Vol.2 Main Visual

Exhibition Outline

Title: "Photography by 14-Year-Olds Vol. 2

Dates: July 29 (Tue) - August 3 (Sun), 2025

　　　　　　11:00-18:00 (until 17:00 on the last day)

Venue: Pictorico Shop & Gallery, Ryogoku, Tokyo

　　　　　　(5F, 1-2-16 Yokozuna, Sumida-ku, Tokyo)

Admission : Free

Participating models: Yujin Kobayashi, Toruya Shimizu, Ryo Amano, Koki Tani, Issaki Nishida

Cooperation : Office U, Ima-wo/Smile Monkey, avex entertainment,

　　　　　　avex management agency inc,

　　　　　　(C) Mr. Con for Junior High School Boys

Photography cooperation : Akiyoshidai Science Museum, Taikanmou (Akiyoshidai branch),

　　　　　　Redondo Akiyoshidai, Minami Ikebukuro Park, Houmyouji Temple,

　　　　　　Kitano-machi Plaza, Kitano-machi Naka Park, Yoyogi Park, Kobe City

Planning and photography: Yuko Meichi

What is the "14 Years Old" Photo Exhibition?

Fourteen-year-olds are often the subject of novels, songs, and movies, such as the novel "4TEEN" and the song "14th Syndrome. Photographer Yuko Meichi has photographed this ambiguous period, which changes every second, and will exhibit these photographs along with interviews.

At the inaugural exhibition in May 2024, we photographed and exhibited five photographers, Sakuraga, Togashi An, Ishihara Soya, Takeuchi Ryuto, and Kazui Hakuon, across Japan, and received a great response.

Last year's exhibition

From last year's exhibition

Contents of Exhibition

Yuko Akechi, a photographer living in Hiroshima City, photographed five 14-year-olds who are currently the focus of attention in various parts of Japan (Tokyo, Kobe, and Yamaguchi).

She will be exhibiting her photographs and interviews with the photographers.

Five 14-year-olds who are the center of attention!

Yujin Kobayashi, who plays the main character's boyhood in a historical drama and a morning drama, is attracting attention for his solid acting ability.

He has appeared in a succession of high-profile productions! Toriya Shimizu is rapidly gaining popularity for his outstanding transparency and mysterious atmosphere.

Ryo Amano, who has unknown potential and will make her first media appearance at this photo exhibition.

Koki Tani, who won the runner-up prize at Mr. Con 2024 for junior high school boys and is aiming for his next breakthrough as an actor.

Issaki Nishida, a Junon Super Boy Contest winner who has been steadily making appearances in a number of films.

---The five 14-year-olds (at the time of the photo shoot), full of individuality and talent, will participate in this photo exhibition.

Please refer to the separate file for detailed profiles of the five.

Official website of the exhibition

https://14sai.bitfan.id/

Autograph session for all participating models will be held!

An autograph session will be held at the venue of the photo exhibition on the following dates.

*Tickets must be purchased in advance to participate.

July 29 (Tuesday) 12:00 - Gu Koki

August 1 (Fri.) 12:00 - Ryo Amano

August 2 (Sat) 11:30 - Kazuki Nishida

August 2 (Sat) 14:00～ Toruya Shimizu

August 3 (Sun) 12:00～ Yuji Kobayashi

How to participate: Those who purchase the participation ticket of 14,300 yen in advance.

　　　　　*Five types of A4 print photos and five types of postcard-size cards are included in the ticket,

　　　　　　A not-for-sale prize card will be attached to the ticket. Signatures will be placed on the privilege cards.

Sales period: until 23:00, Monday, July 7, 2025

For more information, please visit the official website.

https://14sai.bitfan.id/

■Sales of Photographs and Merchandise

High-quality printed photos using the same paper as the exhibition photos and thick postcard-size cards will be available for pre-order online.

Sales period: Tuesday, July 29, 2025, 11:00 a.m. to Sunday, August 10, 2025, 23:00 p.m.

The sales website is here.

https://store.bitfan.id/14sai

Planning and photography

Yuko Akechi Yuko Akechi

Yuko Akechi lives in Hiroshima City, Hiroshima Prefecture, and started her career as a photographer in 2015. In addition to taking photos for corporate and school websites and pamphlets, she has taken many audition photos and contest voting photos, mainly in support of young people aiming for the performing arts.

Worked as a writer & editor until 2008. Editor-in-Chief of "Shonen Actor" and many interviews for TV and movie magazines.

Portfolio website : https://yuko-akechi.jimdosite.com/

Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/akc__c/