Izumi Kyōka Prize for Literature

Izumi- Kyoka Literary Prize (Japanese泉 镜 花 文学 赏, Izumi Kyoka Bungakushō ) was established by the City of Kanazawa in 1973 on the occasion of the 100th birthday and in memory of the writer Kyoka Izumi. The prize is awarded annually to literary works or for the services of a writer. The winners will receive an octagonal mirror and a cash prize of 1 million yen. The award is fantastic literature for the genre. The price is distinguished in that it is awarded to both known and established writers, as well as to newcomers.

Award winners

Selection Committee

  • Itsuki Hiroyuki
  • Kiyoko Murata
  • Tomomi Muramatsu
  • Kanai Mieko
  • Arashiyama Kozaburo
Mieko Kanai Tatsuhiko Shibusawa Yasutaka Tsutsui Yumiko Kurahashi Saiichi Maruya Literary award Akutagawa Prize Dazai Osamu Prize Edogawa Rampo Award Kikuchi Kan Prize Mishima Yukio Prize Noma Literary Prize Tezuka Osamu Cultural Prize Yomiuri Prize
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