Izumi Kyōka Prize for Literature

Izumi Kyōka Prize for Literature (泉鏡花文学賞, Izumi Kyōka Bungaku Shō) is a prize for literature in Japan named for prewar novelist Kyōka Izumi, established in 1973 to commemorate the 100th year since his birth. It is organized by the city of Kanazawa in Ishikawa Prefecture, where Izumi was born. While the annual award traditionally goes to a single recipient, there have been exceptions.

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Check the official rules of the Izumi Kyōka Prize for Literature for the current eligibility window, accepted formats, residency or language requirements and any entry fee. For most established prizes the publisher submits on the author's behalf, often with a limit on entries per imprint.

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