News Japanese Cultural Awards
posted on 2002-12-25 20:00 EST
The Japanese cultural Division has announced the art award winners for 2002. Crayon Shin-chan was awarded the grand prize, while the independant Anime The Song of the Distant Star won the special prize.
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