Hiroshi Hamaya

 was a Japanese photographer active from 1935 to 1999.
Biography.
Hamaya was born in Shitaya, Tokyo, on 28 March 1915. 
Recognition.
By 1955 one of Hiroshi Hamaya's photographs, a high-angle view of kimono-clad springtime dancers led by his wife, was included by curator Edward Steichen in the world-touring Museum of Modern Art exhibition "The Family of Man" that has been seen by more than 9 million visitors.
Hamaya was the first Japanese photographer to join Magnum Photos: in 1960, as an associate member. He received the Master of Photography Award from the International Center of Photography (New York) in 1986.
Hamaya died on 6 March 1999.