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APA Japan Revival Award: Results Announcement

The APA Foundation, a public interest incorporated organization, has officially announced the results of the prestigious APA Japan Revival Award. Starting April 1, 2025, the foundation will be inviting submissions for potential nominees, with the esteemed Keiiichiro Kobori, Professor Emeritus at the University of Tokyo, serving as the head of the judging panel. Alongside him will be distinguished individuals such as Kazuo Komatsuzaki, former president of Hochi Newspaper, Masahiro Imamura, former member of the House of Representatives, Yuuzo Fukui, special professor at Tokyo International University, and Yoshitaka Harada, a representative lawyer from Harada International Law Office.

Following a thorough evaluation process, the committee has selected two remarkable works for the APA Japan Revival Award Excellence Prize, acknowledging their high caliber and significant contributions to the discourse surrounding modern history.

Winners of the APA Japan Revival Award Excellence Prize (Titles and Authors)

1. Kenichi Aro – The Definitive Edition: The Nanking Incident Never Happened! Wake Up, Ministry of Foreign Affairs! (Published by Tenten-sha)
2. Makoto Mogi & Takuaki Uyama – What the Japanese Don't Know! The History of Civilization Conflicts That Shapes World History: Understanding the Depths of International Relations from Human History Over 5000 Years (Published by Business Society)

The winners of the Excellence Prize each receive a cash award of 5 million yen. The announcement on October 8 aligns with the recent scholarship essay contest titled “True Modern Historical Perspective.”

An awards ceremony is set to take place on December 8, 2025, at Meiji Memorial Hall starting at 14:30. Following the ceremony, there will be a special lecture by the esteemed Kohei Oda, recipient of the Best Work Award, at 15:30, and a celebratory reception will follow at 17:00.

For more information, you can refer to the official APA Group press release here.

This recognition showcases the commitment to promoting a more profound understanding of Japan's historical narratives and offers a platform for scholarly discussion. The APA Japan Revival Award not only aims to illuminate lesser-known aspects of Japan's past but also to inspire future generations to engage critically with history.

With the unique challenge of navigating complex historical events, these works encourage a renewed focus on cultural heritage and national identity amidst contemporary societal changes. By empowering scholarly voices, the APA Foundation hopes to bolster both academic inquiry and public discourse around pivotal historical themes.

Conclusion

The APA Japan Revival Award serves as a testament to the importance of understanding history in shaping the present and future. As we await the ensuing ceremonies and lectures, the foundation continues its mission to foster historical curiosity and scholarly excellence.