Kaiji Ko
Life Rides By, Ash Rises
Zhongyuan (Ghost) Festival, Taiwan. An elder feeds joss paper into a caged fire, sending wealth to the departed; ash lifts like brief weather into the noon light. In the foreground a scooter crosses in soft blur—the cadence of ordinary life.
Awards
World Photo Annual
2025Nominee
Photojournalism
Non Professional
Life Rides By, Ash Rises
Zhongyuan (Ghost) Festival, Taiwan. An elder feeds joss paper into a caged fire, sending wealth to the departed; ash lifts like brief weather into the noon light. In the foreground a scooter crosses in soft blur—the cadence of ordinary life.
About Artist
Kaiji Ko
Japanese Programmer and Taiwan researcher specializing in Taiwanese thought and cultural studies. Graduate of Tokyo University of the Arts (Musicology), currently pursuing an MA in Taiwan Culture, Languages and Literature at National Taiwan Normal University. Based in Taiwan, balancing parenting with research and creative pursuits including writing, music/video production, and photography. Author of "Introduction to Taiwan Studies for Japanese" (Heibonsha Shinsho).
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