Tamotsu Nakamura

Since 1990, he has explored the mountainous areas between the Himalayas and the Sichuan basin; which he documents in photographs.

[1][2] He is a leading authority on the Alps of Tibet, the south-eastern sector of the Tibetan high plateau.

After studying business administration at Hitotsubashi University, he worked for Ishikawajima-Harima Heavy Industries Co., Ltd, ultimately as Managing Director of IHI Hong Kong Ltd. Nakamura is married and has two children.

Since 1990 Nakamura has conducted more than 40 journeys exploring mountain areas of the south-eastern part of the Tibetan high plateau (status as of 2020) that he termed the Alps of Tibet.

[18][19] He has been recognized by the Royal Geographical Society with the Busk Medal in 2008 and the International Climbing and Mountaineering Federation – UIAA for his field exploration in Eastern Tibet.