Kono Aiko Award
こうのあいこしょう
Literary award targeting outstanding tanka collections by mid-career female tanka poets and criticism collections themed on Kono Aiko.
tankacriticism
- Established
- 1991
- Organizer
- Mirai Tankakai, Sunakoya Shobo
- Category
- Tanka
- Selection Method
- Open call
- Target
- Professional
- Frequency
- 1 per year
- Status
- Ended
Description
Established in 1991 by the Mirai Tankakai to commemorate the achievements of the tanka poet Kono Aiko, who passed away in 1989. From the 6th edition, Sunakoya Shobo hosted it, and it was held until the 14th edition in 2004. Targets outstanding tanka collections by mid-career female tanka poets and criticism collections themed on Kono Aiko.