Japan Mystery Literature Award
にほんみすてりーぶんがくたいしょう
A Japanese literary award presented to writers and critics who have contributed to the development of mystery novels.
Mystery novels
- Established
- 1998
- Organizer
- Kobun Culture Foundation
- Category
- Genre Fiction
- Selection Method
- Recommendation
- Target
- Professional
- Frequency
- 1 per year
- Announcement Period
- around October
- Status
- Active
Description
An achievement award in the Japanese mystery novel community sponsored by the Kobun Culture Foundation. Winners receive the main prize of the Scheherazade statue and a cash prize of 3 million yen, with the presentation ceremony held every March.
Prize
- Main Prize
- Scheherazade statue (main prize)
- Cash Prize
- 3,000,000 JPY
Selection
Selection Process
| Stage | Judges | Pass Rate | Announcement |
|---|---|---|---|
| Selection | Selection Committee | — | Winners are announced the previous year |
Selection
Judges
Selection Committee
Announcement
Winners are announced the previous year
Criteria
- Contribution to the development of mystery novels
Related Awards
- Japan Mystery Literature Award Newcomer Prize
- Mystery Novel Awards