Nihon Essayist Club Award
1 appearances
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Edition 21 (1973) award
Keiji Higuchi
ひぐち けいじ
Higuchi Keiji
Profile
- Gender
- Male
- Born
- 1927-11-26 （Mokpo, Korean Peninsula (then under Japanese rule)）
- Died
- 2018-10-19 age 90
- Nationality
- Japan
- Languages
- Japanese
Career
- Occupations
- Snow and Ice Physicist, University Professor, Researcher, Museum Director
- Active Years
- 1949-2018
- Affiliations
- Hokkaido University, Nagoya University, Chubu University, Nagoya City Science Museum
- Influenced By
- Ukichiro Nakaya
- Influenced
- Masayuki Fujii, Hideo Kodama
Education
| Institution | Faculty | Department | Degree | Period | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hokkaido University | Faculty of Science | — | BSc | 1949-1952 | Japan |
| Graduate School, Hokkaido University | — | — | Graduate studies | 1952-1955 | Japan |
| Hokkaido University | — | — | 理学博士 (Ph.D.) | — | Japan |
Hokkaido University
Faculty of Science
Degree:
BSc
Period:
1949-1952
Year of Graduation:
1952
Country:
Japan
Studied under Ukichiro Nakaya
Graduate School, Hokkaido University
Degree:
Graduate studies
Period:
1952-1955
Year of Graduation:
1955
Country:
Japan
Completed graduate coursework (research scholarship)
Hokkaido University
Degree:
理学博士 (Ph.D.)
Year of Graduation:
1960
Country:
Japan
Awarded Doctor of Science in 1960
Awards
| Year | Award | Work | Category | Organization | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | Japan Meteorological Society Award | — | — | Japan Meteorological Society | 受賞 |
| 1971 | Japan Society of Snow and Ice Award | — | — | Japan Society of Snow and Ice | 受賞 |
| 1973 | Japan Essayists' Club Prize | Ideas from the Earth | — | Japan Essayists' Club | 受賞 |
| 1981 | Chichibu-no-miya Prize for Academic Achievement | Research on Himalayan Glaciers and Climate (Nepal Himalaya expedition) | — | Chichibu-no-miya Memorial Foundation | 受賞 |
| 1990 | Chunichi Culture Award | — | — | Chunichi Shimbun | 受賞 |
| 1993 | The Medal with Purple Ribbon | — | — | Government of Japan | 受章 |
| 2002 | Tokai TV Culture Prize | — | — | Tokai Television Broadcasting | 受賞 |
| 2002 | Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Neck Ribbon (3rd class) | — | — | Government of Japan | 受章 |
Japan Meteorological Society Award
1965
Organization:
Japan Meteorological Society
Result:
受賞
Japan Society of Snow and Ice Award
1971
Organization:
Japan Society of Snow and Ice
Result:
受賞
Japan Essayists' Club Prize
1973
Work:
Ideas from the Earth
Organization:
Japan Essayists' Club
Result:
受賞
Chichibu-no-miya Prize for Academic Achievement
1981
Work:
Research on Himalayan Glaciers and Climate (Nepal Himalaya expedition)
Organization:
Chichibu-no-miya Memorial Foundation
Result:
受賞
Chunichi Culture Award
1990
Organization:
Chunichi Shimbun
Result:
受賞
The Medal with Purple Ribbon
1993
Organization:
Government of Japan
Result:
受章
Tokai TV Culture Prize
2002
Organization:
Tokai Television Broadcasting
Result:
受賞
Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Neck Ribbon (3rd class)
2002
Organization:
Government of Japan
Result:
受章
Awards & Nominations
Works
Major Works
Ideas from the Earth
1972 Essay / Science EssayA collection of essays on the Earth and snow/ice phenomena, reflecting on climate and natural observations and their implications for the environment.
Earth environmentSnow and iceClimate change
Journey to the Glaciers
1982 Scientific EssaysBased on fieldwork, this book compiles observations and experiences from glacier studies, including expedition records and scientific commentary.
GlaciologyField researchObservation methods
From the World of Snow and Ice
1985 Iwanami Shinsho (Science Introduction)A readable introduction to the physics and natural history of snow and ice, aimed at general readers to convey the appeal of cryospheric phenomena.
Snow and ice physicsNatural historyScience communication
Global Warming and Japan
1999 Environmental ScienceAn expert commentary on the state of global warming and its implications for Japan.
Global warmingEnvironmental policy in Japan
Bibliography
- Ideas from the Earth (1972)
- Journey to the Glaciers (1982)
- Food and Japanese Wisdom (ed., 1982)
- From the World of Snow and Ice (1985)
- Creating a New Japan (1988)
- Global Warming and Japan (1999)
- The Wing That Soared: Voyager (2010)
Style & Themes
- Literary Style
- Accessible, easy-to-read science expositionObservation-based narrative
- Recurring Motifs
- Depictions of snow and iceField observationsPerspective on Earth's environment
Health
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Pneumonia2018Died of pneumonia in 2018
Legacy
A pioneering figure in snow and ice physics, glacier and permafrost observation, and the study of climate change impacts. He contributed to science communication and education, mentored many researchers as Professor Emeritus of Nagoya University, and served as director of the Nagoya City Science Museum.
Museums
- Nagoya City Science Museum Sakae, Naka-ku, Nagoya
Academic Societies
- Japan Society of Snow and Ice
- Japan Meteorological Society
Trivia
- Born in the Korean Peninsula (now Mokpo, South Korea) and raised in Kyoto
- Studied under Ukichiro Nakaya and began research on ice
- Notable students include Masayuki Fujii (former director of the National Institute of Polar Research) and Hideo Kodama (3D printer pioneer)
- Served as director of the Nagoya City Science Museum from 1993 to 2005