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Chito Kosagawa and Kasumi Asakura Win Japan’s Top Literary Prizes
Chito Kosagawa received the 175th Akutagawa Prize for “Zonbi Kaishufu.” Kasumi Asakura won the Naoki Prize for her historical novel “Kengwai.” Japan Times reported the winners on July 15, 2026.
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Chito Kosagawa and Kasumi Asakura were announced Wednesday as recipients of Japan’s two most prestigious literary awards. Kosagawa received the 175th Akutagawa Prize for the novel “Zonbi Kaishufu” (“The Zombie Collector”). The Akutagawa Prize honors emerging writers of literary fiction.
Asakura won the Naoki Prize for her historical novel “Kengwai” (“Out of Range”). The Naoki Prize recognizes outstanding works of popular and genre fiction by emerging or established authors. Japan Times reported the announcement on July 15, 2026.
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