It is awarded by the Noma Cultural Foundation, the largest single shareholder in Kodansha.

The Noma Literary Prize has been awarded annually to an outstanding new work published in Japan between October and the following September.

The Noma Prize includes a commemorative plaque and a cash award of 3 million yen.

[2] An archive of past prize winners is maintained by Kodansha.

[3] An archive of past prize winners is maintained by Kodansha.