| Japan Academy Film Prize for Picture of the Year | |
|---|---|
| Awarded for | Best feature film of Japan |
| Country |  Japan |
| Presented by | Japan Academy Film Prize Association |
| First awarded | 1978 |
| Website | http://www.japan-academy-prize.jp/ |
The Japan Academy Film Prize for Picture of the Year is a film award given to the best film at the annual Japan Academy Film Prize.
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