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Japan Academy Prize (film)

The Japan Academy Prize is like a big party where they give out special awards to really good movies that were made in Japan. Imagine you and all of your friends made a bunch of cool art projects, like paintings, drawings, and sculptures. Later on, your grown-up friend tells you that they are going to throw a special party and give out awards to the best projects. That's kind of like what the Japan Academy Prize is.

People who make movies in Japan work really hard to make them amazing, and the Japan Academy Prize is a way to recognize their hard work. They have different categories for awards, like Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actor, Best Actress, and many more. Just like you might have a favorite toy or game, there are many people who have their favorite movies that they hope will win an award.

When they announce the winner for each category, it's like a big celebration! People get excited and happy for the winners, just like when you get excited and happy when you win a game or get a good grade on a test. It's a way to show appreciation for all the work that goes into making these movies, and to encourage people to keep making great films in Japan.