Japanese Literary Awards

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Akutagawa Prize あくたがわりゅうのすけしょう

Edition 123 (2000)

Pure literatureNew talent awardShort story / Medium-length story

Winners

2 people
Machida Yasushi まちだ やすし award

This novel uses fragmented narration and a distinctive rhythm to portray modern self-consciousness and absurdity. Its runaway language reveals loneliness and unease toward society.

きれぎれ is an award-winning work that distills the voice of 町田康.

188 pages
literary fictionstylefragmentationself-consciousnessabsurdity
Matsuura Hisaki まつうら としき award

In a rain-soaked urban atmosphere, cinema, memory, and desire intertwine in this novella. Its decadent beauty carries the pain of people left behind by the past.

花腐し is an award-winning work that distills the voice of 松浦寿輝.

150 pages
literary fictioncinemamemorydesirecity