Aflo - Imaging Inspiration
Afloimages.com is the international division of Aflo Co., Ltd., Japan’s largest privately-owned provider of still and moving imagery. Founded by a sport photographer in 1980, Aflo strives on providing the best possible service to both its suppliers and clients, as we all have in common a love for photography, both still and in motion. We offer over 5 million still photos and videos for commercial and editorial use, source and create Rights Managed and Royalty Free images, videos and editorial content for clients worldwide 24/7.
From Japan to the world
Based in Japan with offices in Tokyo and Osaka, we employ more than 150 staff from all over the world, source and supply visual content globally, both directly and through an international network of agencies. We can price and license images, footage or content packages for any use around the globe.
Aflo provides digital content
Aflo works with a selected group of world-class photographers and production companies. Our editors select the best of the best, and our website is updated daily with fresh content. Our strengths include a comprehensive collection of fully released sporting imagery using real athletes and cleared for commercial use, and a library covering the best travel content from Japan. We also shoot editorial images and video and are always looking to introduce interesting stories from Japan. We are also the official reseller for image content from some of Japan’s oldest and most prestigious newspaper groups, such as the Mainichi Shimbun, The Yomiuri Shinbun and Kingendai Archive. Our clients range from leading advertising agencies and publishing houses, to multinational corporations, to web designers and creators of mobile content.
Assignment Photography
Have a project involving Japan, but live outside the country and need original images and videos to sell your story? Let Aflo do your visual homework for you. As one of Japan’s largest and longest running photo agencies we have an extensive network of professional photographers who are ready to shoot content specifically for you. From quaint getaways to the latest sports athletes to the hottest trend setting fashions, Aflo’s team can tailor their skills to meet your needs. Our stock production team is also available to coordinate photo shoots and create commercial content for your library.
We'd love to hear from you!
For all your needs get in touch via email at contact@afloimages.com or just give us a call: +81 (0)3 5550 2120