Shogakukan Nonfiction Grand Prize
1 appearances
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Edition 6 (1999) grand prize
Kumiko Hirano
ひらの くみこ
Hirano Kumiko
Profile
- Gender
- Female
- Born
- 1950-01-01 （Tokyo, Japan）
- Nationality
- Japan
- Languages
- Japanese
Career
- Occupations
- Non-fiction writer, Editor
- Active Years
- 1982-
Education
| Institution | Faculty | Department | Degree | Period | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gakushuin University | Faculty of Letters | Department of French Literature | — | — | Japan |
Gakushuin University
Faculty of Letters
/ Department of French Literature
Country:
Japan
Awards
| Year | Award | Work | Category | Organization | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Shogakukan Nonfiction Award | Dandan Youqing: Stories of Japanese | — | Shogakukan | Winner |
Shogakukan Nonfiction Award
2000
Work:
Dandan Youqing: Stories of Japanese
Organization:
Shogakukan
Result:
Winner
Awards & Nominations
Works
Major Works
Dandan Youqing: Stories of Japanese
2000 Non-fictionA collection of nonfiction stories set in Asia that examines Japanese people and society through personal narratives.
AsiaHuman storiesCross-cultural understanding
Hong Kong History Told by Food
1998 Non-fictionA reportage-style exploration of Hong Kong's history and culture through its food traditions.
Food cultureHong Kong studiesHistory
Cambodia Beckons
2001 Non-fictionA reportage on Cambodia depicting its contemporary reality, history, and the lives of its people.
CambodiaField reportingPost-war history
The Mudan Incident: Where the 'Mabui' Went — Reconciliations of Japan and Taiwan
2019 Non-fictionExamines the Mudan Incident and its repercussions from both Japanese and Taiwanese perspectives, exploring paths toward reconciliation.
Taiwan historyHistorical perceptionReconciliation
Bibliography
- New Standard: Everyday Goods
- Traveling Women: 11 Hearts Touched by Other Cultures
- The Dreams of Teresa Teng: Legends of Chinese Pop Stars
- Hong Kong History Told by Food
- Dandan Youqing (Shogakukan)
- Cambodia Beckons
- The World of Asian Teas
- Yaponia on the Hill
- The Mudan Incident: Where the 'Mabui' Went — Reconciliations of Japan and Taiwan
Style & Themes
- Literary Style
- Reportage-style nonfiction based on fieldworkNarration combining archival materials and interviews
- Recurring Motifs
- People's history of Asian regionsRegional understanding through food cultureHistory and reconciliation
Legacy
Recognized as a nonfiction writer who contributed to regional understanding—particularly of Asia—through careful fieldwork and human-centered reportage covering food culture and historical issues.
Trivia
- Born in Tokyo.
- Graduated from Gakushuin University, Faculty of Letters, Department of French Literature.
- Worked in publishing before becoming a writer.