Mishima Yukio Award
みしまゆきおしょう
A literary award commemorating the achievements of writer Yukio Mishima and honoring emerging literary works.
FictionCriticismPoetryPlays
- Established
- 1987
- Organizer
- Shincho Literature Promotion Association
- Category
- Literature and General Literary Arts
- Selection Method
- Selection
- Target
- Newcomer
- Frequency
- 1 per year
- Announcement Period
- around May–June
- Status
- Active
Description
A literary award sponsored by Shinchosha's Shincho Literature Promotion Association, commemorating the achievements of writer Yukio Mishima. It is awarded to one emerging work that paves the way for the future of literature. Eligible genres include fiction, criticism, poetry, plays, and more. Winners receive a commemorative item and a prize of 1 million yen. Selection committee members serve four-year terms and rotate every four years.
Prize
- Main Prize
- A commemorative item and 1 million yen prize money are awarded
- Cash Prize
- 100 JPY
Selection
Selection Process
| Stage | Judges | Pass Rate | Announcement |
|---|---|---|---|
| Final selection | Selection Committee | / | Around mid-May |
Final selection
Judges
Selection Committee
Pass Rate
/
Announcement
Around mid-May
Criteria
- Recognizing one emerging work that paves the way for the future of literature
Related Awards
- Akutagawa Prize
- Noma Prize for New Writers
- Shugoro Yamamoto Prize
Official Resources
https://www.shinchosha.co.jp/prizes/mishimasho/Past Winners
No winner