Kiyama Shohei Literary Award
きやましょうへいぶんがくしょう
Literary award targeting pure literature sponsored by Kasaoka City
Pure literature
- Established
- 1996
- Organizer
- Kasaoka City
- Category
- Pure Literature
- Target
- Professional
- Frequency
- 1 per year
- Status
- Ended
Description
The Kiyama Shohei Literary Award (きやましょうへいぶんがくしょう) is a literary award targeting pure literature sponsored by Kasaoka City, established in April 1996 to commemorate the novelist and poet Shohei Kiyama. According to the initial regulations, it ended with the 9th award in 2005, and in 2006, the Kiyama Shohei Short Story Award for new entrants was established. Winning works are announced every February, and the award ceremony is held in March. The prize money is 1 million yen, and it is abbreviated as "Kiyama Shohei Award" or "Kiyama Award".
Prize
- Main Prize
- Prize money of 1 million yen
- Cash Prize
- 1,000,000 JPY
Selection
Selection Process
| Stage | Judges | Pass Rate | Announcement |
|---|---|---|---|
| Final selection | Minato Kawamura, Shun Akiyama, Tetsuro Miura (1st to 9th rounds) | — | Winning works announced every February |
Final selection
Judges
Minato Kawamura, Shun Akiyama, Tetsuro Miura (1st to 9th rounds)
Announcement
Winning works announced every February
Related Awards
- Kiyama Shohei Short Story Award