International
January 1, 2026
November 20, 2025
￥20,000,000 YEN
The Niwano Peace Prize is given to honor and encourage those devoting themselves to interreligious cooperation in the cause of peace and to make their achievements known.
A screening committee made up of religious leaders of international stature selects the recipient from among candidates nominated by religious leaders and other persons of intellectual stature around the world.
To a living individual or an organization that is making a significant contribution to world peace through promoting interreligious cooperation.
The presentation ceremony is held in Tokyo in May. The recipient is awarded a main prize, and two others. The recipient delivers a commemorative address following the presentation ceremony.
Detailed criteria: https://www.npf.or.jp/pdf/Guideline%20of%20the%20Niwano%20Peace%20Prize%20(NPP)%20ver.%2020230802.pdf
Certificate Medal
