Murō Saisei Literary Award
むろうさいせいぶんがくしょう
Public newcomer literary award established to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Murō Saisei's death.
Short story
- Established
- 2012
- Organizer
- Yomiuri Shimbun Hokuriku Branch (Organizer), Kinjo Gakuen School Corporation (Co-organizer)
- Category
- Pure Literature
- Selection Method
- Open call
- Target
- Newcomer
- Frequency
- 1 per year
- Status
- Ended
Description
A literary award sponsored by Yomiuri Shimbun Hokuriku Branch, co-sponsored by Kinjo Gakuen School Corporation, and supported by Ishikawa Prefecture and others, targeting unpublished short stories. It solicits works within 50 sheets of 400-character manuscript paper, awarding the winning entry a Kutani-yaki paperweight and prize money of 500,000 yen. It is usually announced in the Yomiuri Shimbun in March, with the awards ceremony held on March 26 at Uho-in in Kanazawa City. It ended with the 5th edition in 2016.
Prize
- Main Prize
- Kutani-yaki paperweight
- Cash Prize
- 500,000 JPY
Related Awards
- Murō Saisei Poetry Award