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Nobel Literature Prize 2026: Japan watches Murakami, Tawada odds

Original: ノーベル文学賞 2026

The announcement of the 2026 Nobel Literature Prize is drawing near, and Japanese media are weighing the chances of homegrown candidates. The Yomiuri Shimbun highlights Haruki Murakami and Yoko Tawada as possible winners, noting other internationally anticipated authors as well. Murakami has been a perennial favorite for years without winning, so speculation spikes in Japan every year when the announcement approaches.

Why now: The Nobel Literature Prize announcement is imminent, renewing annual speculation about whether Murakami will finally win.

Haruki MurakamiYoko TawadaNobel Prize in LiteratureYomiuri Shimbun

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