Friday, July 16, 2010

七月十六日(shichigatsu jyuroku nichi): July 16

Last night there was an announcement of the 143rd Akutagawa Award (芥川賞:) and Naoki Award (直木賞). This time both awards were given to women writers. Akutagawa Award is given to Ms. Akiko Akazome (赤染晶子) who wrote Otome no mikkoku (乙女の密告), Secret Information by a Maiden. Naoki Award is given to Ms. Kyoko Nakajima (中島京子) who wrote Chiisai ouchi (小さいおうち), Small House.
Congratulations!!

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