![NEWS Fans Indonesia (NEX) on X: "[2020.12.18] #Alternate written by Kato Shigeaki (#NEWS) is nominated for The 164th Naoki Prize, a Japanese biannual literary award given as recognition for the best work NEWS Fans Indonesia (NEX) on X: "[2020.12.18] #Alternate written by Kato Shigeaki (#NEWS) is nominated for The 164th Naoki Prize, a Japanese biannual literary award given as recognition for the best work](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Epeq2sSWMAQ7w05.png)
NEWS Fans Indonesia (NEX) on X: "[2020.12.18] #Alternate written by Kato Shigeaki (#NEWS) is nominated for The 164th Naoki Prize, a Japanese biannual literary award given as recognition for the best work
![Akutagawa Prize Winner Li Kotomi: Updating the Face of Japanese Literature One Novel at A Time | JAPAN Forward Akutagawa Prize Winner Li Kotomi: Updating the Face of Japanese Literature One Novel at A Time | JAPAN Forward](https://japan-forward.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Taiwan-born-Writer-Li-Kotomi-Wins-Prestigious-Akutagawa-Prize-004-1024x611.jpg)
Akutagawa Prize Winner Li Kotomi: Updating the Face of Japanese Literature One Novel at A Time | JAPAN Forward
![TOKYO, Japan - Mieko Kawakami, winner of the 138th Akutagawa Prize, speaks to reporters at Tokyo Kaikan in Tokyo on Jan. 16 after she was declared recipient of the prestigious literary award TOKYO, Japan - Mieko Kawakami, winner of the 138th Akutagawa Prize, speaks to reporters at Tokyo Kaikan in Tokyo on Jan. 16 after she was declared recipient of the prestigious literary award](https://c8.alamy.com/comp/JNNX8E/tokyo-japan-mieko-kawakami-winner-of-the-138th-akutagawa-prize-speaks-JNNX8E.jpg)
TOKYO, Japan - Mieko Kawakami, winner of the 138th Akutagawa Prize, speaks to reporters at Tokyo Kaikan in Tokyo on Jan. 16 after she was declared recipient of the prestigious literary award
![Japanese novelist Haruka Tono (L) and Haneko Takayama pose for photo after both receiving Akutagawa Prize in Tokyo on July 15, 2020. ( The Yomiuri Shimbun via AP Images Stock Photo - Alamy Japanese novelist Haruka Tono (L) and Haneko Takayama pose for photo after both receiving Akutagawa Prize in Tokyo on July 15, 2020. ( The Yomiuri Shimbun via AP Images Stock Photo - Alamy](https://c8.alamy.com/comp/2NPTBCX/japanese-novelist-haruka-tono-l-and-haneko-takayama-pose-for-photo-after-both-receiving-akutagawa-prize-in-tokyo-on-july-15-2020-the-yomiuri-shimbun-via-ap-images-2NPTBCX.jpg)
Japanese novelist Haruka Tono (L) and Haneko Takayama pose for photo after both receiving Akutagawa Prize in Tokyo on July 15, 2020. ( The Yomiuri Shimbun via AP Images Stock Photo - Alamy
![Akutagawa Prize for author Ichikawa makes disability visible | The Asahi Shimbun: Breaking News, Japan News and Analysis Akutagawa Prize for author Ichikawa makes disability visible | The Asahi Shimbun: Breaking News, Japan News and Analysis](https://p.potaufeu.asahi.com/8f98-p/picture/27720787/35f45bc33af624c479ed583f646f9a27.jpg)
Akutagawa Prize for author Ichikawa makes disability visible | The Asahi Shimbun: Breaking News, Japan News and Analysis
Akazome wins Akutagawa award, Naoki Prize goes to Nakajima | Imagelinkglobal ILG: Product: ILEA001149716|Photos & Images & Videos|KYODO NEWS IMAGES INC
![Akutagawa Prize for author Ichikawa makes disability visible | The Asahi Shimbun: Breaking News, Japan News and Analysis Akutagawa Prize for author Ichikawa makes disability visible | The Asahi Shimbun: Breaking News, Japan News and Analysis](https://p.potaufeu.asahi.com/4336-p/picture/27720788/9774e7d738f936c60a11bf88ba0f613a.jpg)
Akutagawa Prize for author Ichikawa makes disability visible | The Asahi Shimbun: Breaking News, Japan News and Analysis
![Akutagawa Prize Winner Li Kotomi: Updating the Face of Japanese Literature One Novel at A Time | JAPAN Forward Akutagawa Prize Winner Li Kotomi: Updating the Face of Japanese Literature One Novel at A Time | JAPAN Forward](https://japan-forward.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Taiwan-born-Writer-Li-Kotomi-Wins-Prestigious-Akutagawa-Prize-002-scaled.jpg)
Akutagawa Prize Winner Li Kotomi: Updating the Face of Japanese Literature One Novel at A Time | JAPAN Forward
![Sendai throws a party after local son Sato wins Akutagawa Prize | The Asahi Shimbun: Breaking News, Japan News and Analysis Sendai throws a party after local son Sato wins Akutagawa Prize | The Asahi Shimbun: Breaking News, Japan News and Analysis](https://p.potaufeu.asahi.com/03c4-p/picture/27357957/3dbc7497f815f15cd2898285bfb798b4.jpg)