Japan · Asia
Akutagawa Prize
Society for the Promotion of Japanese Literature
Japan's most prestigious prize for emerging writers of literary fiction, awarded twice a year.
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- Prize
- ¥1,000,000 + immense prestige
- Entry fee
- Free (selection)
- Deadline
- Twice a year (Jan & Jul)
- Who can enter
- Serious literary fiction by new/emerging Japanese authors; selected from published magazine works (not open submission)
- Status
- Published (in magazines)
- Genre
- Literary / Any
⚠️ Deadlines, fees and prizes change each year — and many prestige prizes are by nomination or publisher submission, not open entry. Always confirm the current details on the official site before you enter. Last checked 2026-06.
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