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Fukuoka Cultural Award Recipients Announced

Fukuoka City announced this year’s recipients of its bunka-sho (culture award). The prize is given annually to individuals and organizations that have contributed to culture in the city. The four individuals recognized for 2018 were Naoki Award-winning writer Akira Higashiyama, author of “Yama Yo Hashire” Takashi Yano, music director of the Kyushu Symphony Orchestra Kazuhiro Koizumi, and acclaimed dancer Nobuo Harada. It was also announced that magazine editor Osamu Fukano received an award for distinguished service​ to the city’s cultural activities. Source: Yomiuri Shimbun, 3/10/2018


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Published: Mar 19, 2018 / Last Updated: Mar 19, 2018

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