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Japan's biggest literary prizes have gone to a tech-dystopian novel and a powerful historical drama set in Edo. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/culture/2026/07/15/books/175-akutagawa-naoki-prizes-asakura-kosagawa/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #culture #books #akutagawaprize #naokiprize #awards #japaneseliterature #kodansha #kobunsha #artificialintelligence #ai #women039sissues

The prizewinning novels tell stories of a house witnessing multiple generations, a 1940 expo that never was and World War II. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/culture/2026/01/14/books/akutagawa-prize-2026/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #culture #books #akutagawaprize #naokiprize #literature #awards #books

Akutagawa Prize-winning author Jose Ando’s explosive debut “Jackson Alone” centers around mixed-race queer men and cuts through layers of racism and the underbelly of Japan’s sex industry. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/culture/2026/01/07/books/jose-ando-kalau-almony/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #culture #books #joseando #kalaualmony #akutagawaprize #prize #literature #translation

In 2025, Japanese literature took a turn for the weird

This year’s Japanese literature in English translation was yet again ruled by a clowder of cozy cat fiction and the occasional crime story. But 2025 wasn’t without some surprises. Two ghos…
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https://www.alojapan.com/1427638/in-2025-japanese-literature-took-a-turn-for-the-weird/

https://www.alojapan.com/1427638/in-2025-japanese-literature-took-a-turn-for-the-weird/ In 2025, Japanese literature took a turn for the weird #2025InReview #AkutagawaPrize #Fiction #Japan #JapanNews #Japanese #JapaneseLiterature #JapaneseNews #news #OsamuDazai #SayakaMurata #TranslatedLiterature #Uketsu This year’s Japanese literature in English translation was yet again ruled by a clowder of cozy cat fiction and the occasional crime story. But 2025 wasn’t without some surprises. Two ghostly figures — novelist Osamu Dazai, who

The popular cozy and quirky fiction showed no signs of decline, but there were two big surprises from two ghostly figures — Uketsu and Osamu Dazai. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/culture/2025/12/14/books/japanese-literature-2025/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #culture #books #japaneseliterature #2025inreview #translatedliterature #fiction #uketsu #osamudazai #sayakamurata #akutagawaprize

ChatGPT controversy is the least interesting part of ‘Sympathy Tower Tokyo’

A book trailed by controversy for its use of AI, “Sympathy Tower Tokyo” by Rie Qudan is a…
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ChatGPT controversy is the least interesting part of ‘Sympathy Tower Tokyo’

A book trailed by controversy for its use of AI, “Sympathy Tower Tokyo” by Rie Qudan is a…
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ChatGPT controversy is the least interesting part of ‘Sympathy Tower Tokyo’

A book trailed by controversy for its use of AI, “Sympathy Tower Tokyo” by Rie Qudan is a…
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ChatGPT controversy is the least interesting part of ‘Sympathy Tower Tokyo’

A book trailed by controversy for its use of AI, “Sympathy Tower Tokyo” by Rie Qudan is a fun and quick read — but it shouldn’t be mistaken for easy or breezy. This speculative work, trans…
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https://www.alojapan.com/1358148/chatgpt-controversy-is-the-least-interesting-part-of-sympathy-tower-tokyo/

https://www.alojapan.com/1358148/chatgpt-controversy-is-the-least-interesting-part-of-sympathy-tower-tokyo/ ChatGPT controversy is the least interesting part of ‘Sympathy Tower Tokyo’ #AkutagawaPrize #books #chatgpt #JesseKirkwood #literature #news #RieQudan #Tokyo #TokyoNews #Translation #東京 #東京都 A book trailed by controversy for its use of AI, “Sympathy Tower Tokyo” by Rie Qudan is a fun and quick read — but it shouldn’t be mistaken for easy or breezy. This speculative work, translated by Jesse Kirkwood, is as ambitious and intellectu

Qudan Rie: The “Sympathy Tower Tokyo” Author on Language and Rhythm

After winning the Akutagawa Prize in January 2024 for Sympathy Tower Tokyo, author Qudan Rie drew publicity with a comment that she had used generative AI to write parts of the story. With an English translation forth…
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https://www.alojapan.com/1333763/qudan-rie-the-sympathy-tower-tokyo-author-on-language-and-rhythm/

https://www.alojapan.com/1333763/qudan-rie-the-sympathy-tower-tokyo-author-on-language-and-rhythm/ Qudan Rie: The “Sympathy Tower Tokyo” Author on Language and Rhythm #AkutagawaPrize #books #literature #MishimaYukio #news #novels #Tokyo #TokyoNews #Translation #東京 #東京都 After winning the Akutagawa Prize in January 2024 for Sympathy Tower Tokyo, author Qudan Rie drew publicity with a comment that she had used generative AI to write parts of the story. With an English translation forthcoming, we met the author to learn more about the backgrou

The selection committee for the Akutagawa and Naoki literary awards have announced that no works will receive either of the biannual awards this time — for the first time in 27 years. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/culture/2025/07/17/books/akutagawa-naoki-no-awardees/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #culture #books #awards #literature #books #akutagawaprize #naokiprize

Announcing the prestigious Akutagawa and Naoki literary prizes. The winner is [drum roll]... no one. Wait, no one? For either award? #japanese #literature #award #naokiprize #akutagawaprize www3.nhk.or.jp/news/html/20...

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Rie Qudan faced controversy after using ChatGPT for her Akutagawa-winning novel. Instead of backing down, the writer is leaning into AI lit. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/culture/2025/05/24/books/rie-qudan-chatgpt/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #culture #books #riequdan #akutagawaprize #books #literature #chatgpt

The Taiwanese writer reflects on the importance of queer community, her ascent in Japan’s literary world and her ongoing battles against online harassment. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/community/2025/05/05/our-lives/li-kotomi-queer-literature/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #community #ourlives #likotomi #taiwan #akutagawaprize #lgbtq #transgender #harassment #cyberbullying

Mai Ishizawa’s novel blends the emotional haze of the Great East Japan Earthquake and the early days of COVID-19. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/culture/2025/03/10/books/place-of-shells-review/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #culture #books #maiishizawa #pollybarton #books #translation #literature #311 #akutagawaprize

The Akutagawa Prize-winning novel focuses on a “situationship” trio of young office workers at the same workplace who have mixed feelings for food and each other. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/culture/2025/03/08/books/junko-takase-book-review/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #culture #books #junkotakase #akutagawaprize #morgangiles #literature #translation #books

Recent Akutagawa Prize-winning author Jose Ando offers a fresh perspective on identity and diversity in "Dtopia," a novel he describes as "something easy to get into, something a little ridiculous.” https://www.japantimes.co.jp/culture/2025/02/27/books/jose-ando-akutagawa-dtopia/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #culture #books #joseando #dtopia #awards #literature #books #akutagawaprize

A reality show, a German writer and scattered miracles captured the imaginations of those awarding the Akutagawa and Naoki prizes, Japan's most prestigious literary honors. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/culture/2025/01/15/books/akutagawa-naoki-prize-2025-japan/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #culture #books #awards #literature #books #akutagawaprize #naokiprize

Sanzo K. Matsunaga’s slim novel takes a nuanced look at the implications of being an independent thinker in Japan’s corporate culture. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/culture/2024/10/19/books/bari-sanko-sanzo-k-matsunag/ #culture #books #sanzokmatsunaga #awards #literature #books #akutagawaprize

In order to read Japanese works written before the war, you'll need to watch out for the different roles hiragana play in addition to unfamiliar kanji. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2024/07/19/language/ryunosuke-akutagawa-kappa-japanese-literature/ #life #language #nihongo #vocabulary #literature #ryunosukeakutagawa #akutagawaprize

Authors Sanzo K. Matsunaga and Aki Asahina have won the Akutagawa Prize for literary writers, while the Naoki Prize for genre fiction has gone to Michi Ichiho. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/culture/2024/07/17/books/akutagawa-naoki-literary-prizes/ #culture #books #awards #literature #books #akutagawaprize #naokiprize

Rie Kudan was awarded the prestigious Akutagawa Prize and promptly announced that she used ChatGPT to write about 5 percent of the winning novel.
https://www.vice.com/en/article/k7z58y/rie-kudan-akutagawa-prize-used-chatgpt?at_medium=Social%20media&at_campaign=Mastodon
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The winner of the second 2023 Akutagawa Prize is a sardonic commentary on the utility of bodies, both abled and disabled. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/culture/2023/09/02/books/saou-ichikawa-hunchback-review/?utm_content=buffer8ca9f&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #culture #books #saouichikawa #akutagawaprize #disability #hunchback #awards #literature #books

Saou Ichikawa, who has congenital myopathy, was awarded the prestigious prize for her humorous novel "Hunchback," which offers commentary on the privileges of non-disabled people. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/culture/2023/07/20/books/akutagawa-naoki-prizes/?utm_content=buffer49a02&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #culture #books #awards #literature #books #disability #akutagawaprize #naokiprize