Alien world of photomicrography displayed at Tokyo Photographic Art Museum celebrates 101 years of Nikon microscopes
Nikon’s been making microscopes for over a century, now you can visit an exhibition that explores both its history and modern photomicrography masterpieces
The Tokyo Photographic Art Museum is currently hosting a special exhibition, Nikon Small World / Nikon JOICO Award Exhibition, which commemorates the 101st anniversary of the JOICO microscope. This milestone marks the beginning of Nikon's microscope division, a vital part of the Nikon Healthcare Business Unit that played a significant role in the company's entry into the camera market in 1948 with the Nikon I. The exhibition showcases Nikon's precision-optics lineage through captivating microscopic imagery, inviting visitors to explore the history of the JOICO microscope while being enthralled by breathtaking photographs.
The 2026 competition for Nikon Small World, a global microscopic image contest celebrating the art of photomicrography, is now closed for entries, but the winners have yet to be announced. The exhibition runs from July 25 to August 23, 2026, with standard opening hours from 10:00 to 18:00. Admission is 700 JPY (approximately $4.50/£3.30/AU$6.30) for general visitors, 500 JPY (about $3.20/£2.40/AU$4.50) for students and those aged 65 and above, and free for high-school students and younger.
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