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Name Origin

Miyako is a Japanese feminine given name meaning 'beautiful capital city' or 'capital of beauty'. It often refers to Kyoto, which was the former imperial capital of Japan.

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Famous People

Miyako Ishiuchi (1947-)

Photographer

  • Won the prestigious Hasselblad Award in Photography in 2014
  • Known for her poignant and intimate portraits, often exploring themes of memory, loss, and the passage of time.