Shinchō Explained

is a Japanese literary magazine published monthly by Shinchosha. Since its launch in 1904 it has published the works of many of Japan's leading writers. Along with Bungakukai, Gunzo, Bungei and Subaru, it is one of the five leading literary journals in Japan.

The magazine features English translations of Japanese literary works.^[1] It presents the Shincho Literary Award.^[2]

See also

• List of literary magazines

Notes and References

1. Web site: The International Potential of Literary Journals. Nippon Foundation. 13 August 2015. 8 March 2013.
2. Book: Suzanne Kamata. The Broken Bridge: Fiction from Expatriates in Literary Japan. registration. 13 August 2015. 1 July 1998. Stone Bridge Press. 978-1-880656-31-0. 356.