Bun'yō Ishikawa, the renowned Japanese photographer and photojournalist, died on August 23, 2026, at the age of 88. His legacy as a chronicler of conflict and daily life will be remembered for generations to come. Bun'yō Ishikawa was born in Chiba Prefecture on March 10, 1938.
His career as a photographer began with a stint as a staff photographer for Asahi Shimbun from 1969 to 1984. Ishikawa's work took him to various conflict zones around the world, where he captured poignant images of war and its aftermath.