Ekinaka Bookstore Award
えきなかしょてんたいしょう
Japanese literary award targeting books recommended by bookstore staff
Literary Award
- Established
- 2013
- Organizer
- JR East Cross Station (Book Express), Books Kiosk, Book Studio
- Category
- Publishing Culture and Book Culture
- Selection Method
- Recommendation
- Target
- Professional
- Frequency
- 1 per year
- Announcement Period
- around October
- Status
- Active
Description
Literary award targeting books recommended by bookstore staff, operated by JR East Cross Station (in-station bookstore Book Express) and JR West in-station bookstores (Books Kiosk and Book Studio). Established in 2013. Rounds 1–13 held twice a year, from Round 14 in 2023 held once a year. Grand prize determined by votes and sales volume.
Prize
- Main Prize
- Conferred on the grand prize-winning work
Selection
Selection Process
| Stage | Judges | Pass Rate | Announcement |
|---|---|---|---|
| Recommendation | Bookstore staff | — | — |
| Nominee Selection | Bookstore staff votes | — | — |
| Grand Prize Selection | Sales volume ranking | — | — |
Recommendation
Judges
Bookstore staff
Nominee Selection
Judges
Bookstore staff votes
Grand Prize Selection
Judges
Sales volume ranking
Criteria
- Recommendation by bookstore staff
- Voting results
- Sales volume
Related Awards
- Bookstore Award