What is "bungakukai"

is a Japanese monthly literary magazine published by Bungeishunjū as oriented publication. The first version of Bungakukai was published from 1893 to 1898. The founders were the first generation romantic authors in the country. The magazine featured articles on romanticism, modernism and idealism.

The headquarters of Bungakukai is in Tokyo. Along with Shinchō, Gunzo, Bungei and Subaru, it is one of the five leading literary journals in Japan. It runs a contest for newcomer writers Bungakukai Shinjinshō (, Newcomer Award of Literary World).