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Tokyo Poetry Journal (TPJ)

About

Tokyo Poetry Journal (a.k.a. ToPoJo or TPJ) is a publication of poetry, art, reviews, and criticism. Bringing poetry to, through, and from the Tokyo world of words and sound since 2015.

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Country of Publication & Year Established

Japan
Established in 2015

Publication Medium & Frequency

Print Publication Print Publication
Published 2 x per year

AI Policy

Unknown AI policy

Statistics Synopsis

Slower
Tokyo Poetry Journal's overall average response time is slower than most magazines.

Poetry Temp Closed

Audience:

Open to a broad Audience, including: People in a specific region.

Genres:

General

Lengths:

Poem: No line limits known; Unlimited number of pieces.

Poetry Forms:

Open to all/most Forms.

Styles:

Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.

Topics:

Open to all/most Topics including...
Other: May vary.

Payment:

No monetary payment No monetary payment.

Submissions:

Method: Email.
Reprints: Unknown.
Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.
Media: Text.

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Tokyo Poetry Journal Submission Statistics

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Accuracy
We have received 4 reports from 4 different members within the past 12 months. The more responses reported, the more accurate the information.
Days Reported
120 min | 175.0 mean avg | 151.5 median | 277 max days (70.7 std dev)

Other Information

Most recent response reported was received on 26 Jun 2026.
Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 26 Feb 2026.
Date compiled: 16 Sep 2026 21:28 UTC (less than a minute ago).

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Dates

Last Updated: 13 Jul 2026

We check their guidelines for changes every four weeks, and we audit the listing twice a year.

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