Junko Akita was born in Kobe, Japan. She received her BA and MA from School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London. Currently Junko lives and works in Oslo, Norway.
She began her photography carrier as food photographer and attended the 2-year photography course and an advanced photography course at Bilder Nordic School of Photography. During the study she received 3rd and 2nd place in the contest `Student Food Photographer of the Year´ held by Pink Lady Food Photography Award in 2018 and 2019.
Junko´s projects have focused primarily on the issues that are close to her.
