The 5th award ceremony for the "ŌOka Makoto Award", cosponsored by Meiji University and The Asahi Shimbun, was held on March 7 at the head office of the Asahi Shimbun, where the award winner, Mr. ARAKAWA Yoji (modern poet), was presented with a certificate and a medal.
President DAIROKUNO Kosaku also gave a message video of congratulatory speech.
※ Ooka Makoto(1931-2017) is one of the most significant Japanese poets and literary critic of modern times.
※ Ooka Makoto(1931-2017) is one of the most significant Japanese poets and literary critic of modern times.
(All photos courtesy of The Asahi Shiｍbun)
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