Two persons share Naoki Prize

Two persons share Naoki Prize

TOKYO, Japan - Kaori Ekuni (L), 39, and Natsuhiko Kyogoku (R), 40, shake hands Jan. 15 after being named the winners of the award for the 130th Naoki Prize, one of Japan's two most prestigious literary accolades.

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