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Yuriko Mamiya

まみや ゆりこ

Mamiya Yuriko

ペンネーム: Yuri KobayashiEarly pen name used when submitting to the Dazai Osamu Prize

プロフィール

性別
女性
生誕
1976-00-00 (Saitama Prefecture, Japan)
国籍
Japan
言語
Japanese

経歴

職業
Novelist, Part-time university lecturer
活動期間
2004年〜

学歴

Otani University
Faculty of Letters / Department of Philosophy
国: Japan
Graduated
Osaka Literature School
国: Japan
Attended

受賞歴

Dazai Osamu Prize (19th)
2003
対象作品: Tayutafu Rousoku
主催: Chikuma Shobo & Mitaka City
結果: Winner
Shosetsu Hoseki Newcomer Award (7th)
2013
対象作品: Four Men Traveling in Keigo
主催: Kobunsha
結果: Winner

受賞・候補エディション

作品

代表作

Four Men Traveling in Keigo

2014年 Novel

A novel about four men who travel while using keigo (honorific speech), written in a lightly humorous style. It explores subtle interactions and hidden absurdities within everyday life.

travelhuman relationshipshumor

People Around Buddha Statues

2016年 Novel

A collection of stories centered on people and Buddha statues, exploring faith, memory, and local culture. Characters' inner lives are gently examined as they visit temples and statues.

religionmemorylocal culture

The Town of Blue and Flower Trams

2018年 Novel

Set in a town with flower-adorned trams, the novel portrays interactions among people across generations, with characteristic nostalgia and vivid descriptions of the landscape.

nostalgiatownscapeintergenerational exchange

Midnight Sakura

2004年 Novel

An early work published under the pen name Yuri Kobayashi, delicately depicting scenes under midnight cherry blossoms and the emotions of the characters.

nightcherry blossomsemotional depiction

全著作

  • Four Men Traveling in Keigo (2014)
  • People Around Buddha Statues (2016)
  • The Town of Blue and Flower Trams (2018)
  • Midnight Sakura (as Yuri Kobayashi, 2004)

作風・主題

文体
Witty, light proseCareful depiction of everyday details
頻出モチーフ
travelhonorific speech / language useBuddha statues & templesnostalgiasubtle everyday humor

評価・遺産

A contemporary Japanese woman writer praised for her light, witty narration and distinctive humor. She gained recognition early with awards such as the Dazai Osamu Prize and the Shosetsu Hoseki Newcomer Award, and is known for works that often engage with local culture and faith.

資料所蔵先

  • VIAF: 309864405; 251263011
  • NDL authority ID: 001176731; 00946410

引用

  • "The subtle humor scattered throughout the prose, the ability to write heavy matters lightly and light matters with suggestive depth — that is the author's individuality, and it came across as very pleasant."
    出典: Megumi Tadokawa (comment as a judge for the 7th Shosetsu Hoseki Newcomer Award) (2013年)

豆知識

  • Won the 19th Dazai Osamu Prize under the pen name Yuri Kobayashi for 'Tayutafu Rousoku'.
  • Won the 7th Shosetsu Hoseki Newcomer Award in 2013 for 'Four Men Traveling in Keigo'.
  • Graduated from Otani University, Faculty of Letters, Department of Philosophy.
  • Attended Osaka Literature School.
  • Also works as a part-time university lecturer.