Rennyo Award
れんにょしょう
A literary award sponsored by the Honganji Culture Promotion Foundation.
Literature
- Established
- 1994
- Organizer
- Honganji Culture Promotion Foundation
- Category
- Literature and General Literary Arts
- Selection Method
- Open call
- Target
- Professional
- Frequency
- Once every two years
- Announcement Period
- around December
- Status
- Active
Description
A literary award established in 1994 to commemorate the 500th anniversary of Rennyo's death. The winner receives the principal award, a commemorative item, and a cash prize of 2 million yen. Originally a newcomer open call award, from the 8th edition onward it targets established writers every two years.
Prize
- Main Prize
- Principal award, commemorative item, and 2 million yen cash prize
- Cash Prize
- 200 JPY
- Principal award, commemorative item
Related Awards
- Shinran Award