The is an organization of Japanese lyricists, established in June 1965. Since 1968 it holds the annual Japan Lyricist Awards. Presidents Hachirō Satō (1967–1975) Kō Fujiura (1975–1984) Sō Nishizawa (1984–1988) Miyuki Ishimoto (1988–1996) Tetsurō Hoshino (1996–2008) Reiko Yukawa (2008–2012) Ryūichi Satomura (2012–) Between 1965 and 1967, Tetsurō Fujima was the organization's representative. Selected list of vice presidents Osamu Yoshioka See also Japan Lyricist Award Japan Composer's Association References External links Japan Lyricists Association official website Arts organizations established in 1965 Music organizations based in Japan Japanese writers' organizations