The FCCJ Freedom of the Press Awards exist to confer due recognition upon journalists whose work represents the finest in defense of free speech, open society, and democratic accountability, with a particular eye to issues connected with, or touching on the Japanese experience. Prizes are awarded in five categories. Nominations deadline: April 23 FCCJ報道の自由推進賞は、日本での経験に培われた独自の視点から報道の自由と開かれた社会及び民主主義の