Art Encouragement Newcomer Award of the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology
1 appearances
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Edition 49 (1999) award
Akiko Taguchi
たぐち あきこ
Taguchi Akiko
Profile
- Gender
- Female
- Born
- 1957-05-01 （Tokyo, Japan）
- Nationality
- Japan
- Languages
- Japanese
Career
- Occupations
- Kabuki scholar, University professor
- Active Years
- 1985-
- Affiliations
- Kyoto University of the Arts
Education
| Institution | Faculty | Department | Degree | Period | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gakushuin University | — | Literature | 修士（博士前期課程修了） | 〜1985 | Japan |
| Gakushuin University | — | Literature | 文学博士 | — | Japan |
Gakushuin University
Literature
Degree:
修士（博士前期課程修了）
Period:
〜1985
Year of Graduation:
1985
Country:
Japan
Completed graduate (master's) program
Gakushuin University
Literature
Degree:
文学博士
Country:
Japan
Doctoral dissertation titled 'Kabuki Actors of the Edo Period'
Awards
| Year | Award | Work | Category | Organization | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Art Encouragement Prize for New Artists | Kabuki Actors of the Edo Period | — | Agency for Cultural Affairs (Japan) | winner |
Art Encouragement Prize for New Artists
1999
Work:
Kabuki Actors of the Edo Period
Organization:
Agency for Cultural Affairs (Japan)
Result:
winner
Awards & Nominations
Works
Major Works
Miha Kabuki
1996 Introductory bookAn introductory guide to kabuki, presenting its appeal in an accessible way for beginners.
kabuki introductiontheatre appreciation
Kabuki Actors of the Edo Period
1998 Scholarly workA scholarly study of kabuki actors in the Edo period, discussing their history and social roles; related to her doctoral research.
kabuki historyEdo society
Women and Chushingura
1998 Research/CommentaryA critical work re-examining the portrayal and roles of women in Chushingura.
Chushingurawomen's history
Tokaido Yotsuya Kaidan (Classics of Japan for the 21st Century)
2002 CommentaryA modern commentary on 'Tokaido Yotsuya Kaidan', analyzing its background and reception.
classical interpretationghost stories
Kabuki and Bunraku
2004 Comparative studyA comparative historical study of the relationship between kabuki and bunraku (puppet theatre).
performance comparisontheatrical culture
The Second Ichikawa Danjuro: The Actor's Patron Deity
2005 BiographyA biographical study portraying the figure and theatrical significance of the second Ichikawa Danjuro.
actor biographyEdo theatre
Rereading Edo through Kabuki: Shame and Emotion
2011 Cultural historyAn essay collection rethinking Edo social sentiments and values through kabuki.
shameemotion
The Eighth Bando Mitsugoro: An Unparalleled Figure
2013 BiographyA biography that examines modern kabuki through the life and art of the eighth Bando Mitsugoro.
modern kabukiactor biography
Knowing Kabuki, Understanding Japan
2019 Introductory/OverviewAn accessible introductory book explaining aspects of Japanese culture and history through kabuki.
cultural understandingkabuki introduction
Bibliography
- Miha Kabuki
- Kabuki Actors of the Edo Period
- Women and Chushingura
- Tokaido Yotsuya Kaidan (Classics of Japan for the 21st Century)
- Kabuki and Bunraku
- The Second Ichikawa Danjuro: The Actor's Patron Deity
- Rereading Edo through Kabuki: Shame and Emotion
- The Eighth Bando Mitsugoro: An Unparalleled Figure
- Knowing Kabuki, Understanding Japan
Style & Themes
- Literary Style
- Scholarly yet accessible tone aimed at general readersCareful, source-based historical exposition
- Recurring Motifs
- social history of kabukibiographical focus on actors
Legacy
A specialist in kabuki studies who has contributed both scholarly research and accessible introductions. She has advanced academic understanding and helped popularize kabuki through public-facing works.
Archives
- National Diet Library (Japan)
Trivia
- Her doctoral dissertation is titled 'Kabuki Actors of the Edo Period'.
- She serves as a professor at Kyoto University of the Arts (formerly Kyoto University of Art and Design).