We are pleased to share information about the Fukuoka Prize 2026.

The award is organized by Fukuoka City (The Fukuoka Prize Committee) and aims to recognize individuals or organizations that have made outstanding contributions to the preservation and creation of Asia's unique and diverse cultures. It seeks to promote an understanding of the value of Asian cultures, contribute to their preservation and development, and foster a foundation for broad-based exchange and mutual learning among people across Asia.

The Kyushu University Institute for Asian and Oceanian Studies (Q-AOS), in collaboration with Fukuoka City, hosts the Fukuoka Prize Laureates Lecture Series every November. (Please click here for information on this year's lecture.)
Going forward, Q-AOS will continue to support the development and promotion of the Fukuoka Prize, and as a platform for the Asia-Oceania region, contribute to solving social issues through comprehensive knowledge spanning the humanities and social sciences, life and natural sciences, and arts and engineering.

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◆The Fukuoka Prize 2026 Award Ceremony (September 14) and Public Lectures (September 12 and 15)◆

The Fukuoka Prize is an international award that honors individuals and organizations for their outstanding achievements in the fields of academic research, arts, and culture in Asia. This year marks the 36th Fukuoka Prize.
From September 12 to 15, three internationally renowned laureates will visit Fukuoka to participate in the Award Ceremony and Public Lectures.
This is a valuable opportunity to hear distinguished Fukuoka Prize laureates speak in person. We warmly invite you to join us at the venue and look forward to your participation.

 Laureates of the Fukuoka Prize 2026
  ●Grand Prize : Ho Tzu Nyen (Artist)
  ●Academic Prize : Caroline Sy HAU (Scholar of Southeast Asian Studies, Literature Critic, Writer)
  ●Arts and Culture Prize : Pichet KLUNCHUN (Thai dancer, Choreographer, Contmporary Artist)

For further details, please visit the website below and see the poster.
https://fukuoka-prize.org/en/events