The photobook explores the diverse visual approaches and thematic concerns of Japanese women photographers from the 1950s to the present. It highlights shifting perspectives on identity, society, and the female experience through intimate portraits, documentary sequences, and experimental imagery.

I’m So Happy You Are Here: Japanese Women Photographers from the 1950s to Now offers a wide-ranging survey across nearly seven decades, revealing evolving moods from postwar recovery to contemporary expressions. The work reflects nuanced cultural contexts and individual artistic voices, emphasizing both personal and collective narratives within Japan.

Edited by Pierre Fatumbi Verger and published by Aperture in 2024, this 440-page volume serves as a substantial historical and visual reference for understanding the contributions of women photographers in Japan.