Saou Ichikawa, who has congenital myopathy, was awarded the prestigious prize for her humorous novel "Hunchback," which offers commentary on the privileges of non-disabled people. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/culture/2023/07/20/books/akutagawa-naoki-prizes/?utm_content=buffer49a02&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #culture #books #awards #literature #books #disability #akutagawaprize #naokiprize