Established

1993

Organizer

Maebashi City, Hagiwara Sakutaro Award Society

Category

Poetry and Contemporary Poetry

Selection Method

Open call

Target

Professional

Frequency

1 per year

Announcement Period

around September

Status

Active

Description

Established by Maebashi City in 1993 to commemorate the 100th anniversary of its municipal incorporation, in honor of poet Hagiwara Sakutaro. Organized by Maebashi City and the Hagiwara Sakutaro Award Society, operated with cooperation from Shinchosha and sponsorship from Towabank. The winning work and judges' critiques are announced in 'Shincho' magazine, and the award ceremony is held at the Maebashi Literature Museum.

Prize

Main Prize

Bronze statue of Hagiwara Sakutaro and 1 million yen prize money

Cash Prize

1,000,000 JPY

Selection

Official Resources

Past Winners