Yoshikazu Shirakawa

was a Japanese photographer.

Shirakawa was born in Shikokuchuo City, Ehime Prefecture. As a prolific photographer, on a span of 50 years he created 12 photoseries in different parts of the world, from China to Antarctica. Shirakawa is particularly well known for his book ''Himalayas'', published by Harry N. Abrams in 1971. Provided by Wikipedia