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Call for entries for the 39th Watsuji Tetsuro Cultural Award

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Published May 27, 2026 10:00 AM ・ Updated Jun 13, 2026 11:49 PM ・ 2 min read ・ Source: PR TIMES

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Himeji City has begun accepting entries for the 39th Watsuji Tetsuro Cultural Award, which honors research in philosophy, history, and more.
The deadline is September 3, 2026.
Call for entries for the 39th Watsuji Tetsuro Cultural Award has begun, honoring research in philosophy, history, literature, and art.

Himeji City has begun accepting entries for the 39th Watsuji Tetsuro Cultural Award, which honors research in philosophy, history, and more. The deadline is September 3, 2026.

PRIMARY SOURCE Original source: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000437.000073910.html Distributor: PR TIMES
Published: May 27, 2026

The call for entries for the 39th Watsuji Tetsuro Cultural Award has begun. This award was established by Himeji City to honor the achievements of philosopher Tetsuro Watsuji. It includes general and academic categories, with winners receiving a prize and 1 million yen. Candidates are nominated by relevant organizations, with a deadline of September 3, 2026. Following a selection committee process, winners will be announced in February 2027, and the ceremony will be held on March 7.

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Source: PR TIMES
Category: Cultural Award
Organizations: Himeji City

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Himeji City has begun accepting entries for the 39th Watsuji Tetsuro Cultural Award, which honors research in philosophy, history, and more. The deadline is September 3, 2026.

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