Japan · Asia
Gunzo New Writers' Literary Prize
Kodansha (Gunzo magazine)
One of Japan's celebrated open-submission debut prizes; how many major Japanese novelists first appeared in print.
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- Prize
- Cash prize + publication in Gunzo — a classic debut route
- Entry fee
- Free
- Deadline
- Varies (annual)
- Who can enter
- Open to unpublished work by debut writers (in Japanese)
- Status
- Unpublished
- 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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