永遠の都 is an awarded work by 加賀乙彦.

An award-winning work by 加賀乙彦.

智恵子飛ぶ is an awarded work by 津村節子.

An award-winning work by 津村節子.

闘うフィガロ―ボーマルシェ一代記 is an awarded work by 鈴木康司.

An award-winning work by 鈴木康司.

シジフォスの笑い is an awarded work by 多木浩二.

An award-winning work by 多木浩二.

Emiko Azuma was recognized for her stage work, including her performances in Tasogare and Gianna. Because the prize honors her achievement as a performer rather than a single literary work, it is not treated as a work record.

Takarai Bakin was recognized for his work in popular entertainment, including kodan storytelling performances such as Ukita Hideie: The Moon at the Hachijo Island Place of Exile. Because the prize recognizes performing activity rather than a specific book, it is not treated as a work record.

Koji Yakusho received the Film Division prize at the 48th Art Encouragement Awards in recognition of his performances across several films released in 1997. This honors his achievement as an actor rather than The Eel as an individual work.

This Art Encouragement Prize recognizes distinguished stage activity and artistic achievement as a Noh performer, rather than a specific book.

This Art Encouragement Prize recognizes distinguished artistic activity and achievement in the recipient's field, rather than a specific book.

This Art Encouragement Prize recognizes distinguished artistic activity and achievement in the recipient's field, rather than a specific book.

This Art Encouragement Prize recognizes distinguished artistic activity and achievement in the recipient's field, rather than a specific book.

This Art Encouragement Prize recognizes distinguished artistic activity and achievement in the recipient's field, rather than a specific book.