Osaragi Jiro Award
1 appearances
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Edition 6 (1979) award
Yasushi Hinata
ひなた やすし
Hinata Yasushi
Profile
- Gender
- Male
- Born
- 1925-05-22 （Tochigi Prefecture, Japan）
- Died
- 2006-09-07 age 81
- Nationality
- Japan
- Languages
- Japanese
Career
- Occupations
- Writer, Editor, Non-fiction writer
- Active Years
- 2006
- Affiliations
- Iwanami Shoten
Education
| Institution | Faculty | Department | Degree | Period | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Imperial Japanese Army Academy (Army Officer School) | — | — | — | — | Japan |
Imperial Japanese Army Academy (Army Officer School)
Country:
Japan
Awards
| Year | Award | Work | Category | Organization | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Osaragi Jirō Prize | Hatenaki Tabi (Endless Journey) | — | — | 受賞 |
Osaragi Jirō Prize
1979
Work:
Hatenaki Tabi (Endless Journey)
Result:
受賞
Awards & Nominations
Works
Major Works
Each Occasion
1964 EssaysA collection of essays containing personal observations and reflections on the times.
Everyday observationReflections on the era
Hatenaki Tabi (Endless Journey)
1978 Biography / Non-fictionA biographical work about Tanaka Shōzō. Based on his editorial involvement in compiling Tanaka's collected works at Iwanami Shoten, it explores the figure and historical context.
BiographySocial movementsHistorical investigation
Tanaka Shōzō Notes
1981 Research notes / ReferenceA notebook-style publication compiling materials and considerations about Tanaka Shōzō.
Source compilationBiographical research
The Matsukawa Incident: Accumulation of Mysteries
1982 Non-fiction / InvestigationAn investigative work examining the Matsukawa Incident, verifying the course of events and accumulated mysteries.
Incident historyInvestigation
The Score of Unjust Deaths: The Kobe and Sakaiura Incidents
1985 Non-fictionA non-fiction account tracing the outcomes of the Kobe and Sakaiura incidents, organizing facts and recording parties involved.
Clarifying incidentsSocial history
Hayashi Chikuji: Work of Heaven
1986 Biography / Literary studyA biographical and research work on Hayashi Chikuji, examining the person and his work.
Biographical studyLiterary history
Orange-hued Oblique Light
2000 Essays / CriticismAn essay collection containing short reflections on everyday life and memory.
MemoryTime
Chasing Tanaka Shōzō
2003 Biography / ResearchA later work compiling research results and pursuits related to Tanaka Shōzō.
Biographical researchSource verification
Bibliography
- Each Occasion (Chuo Koronsha, 1964)
- Hatenaki Tabi (Fukuinkan, 1978)
- Tanaka Shōzō Notes (Tabata Shoten, 1981)
- The Matsukawa Incident: Accumulation of Mysteries (Mainichi Shimbunsha, 1982)
- The Score of Unjust Deaths: The Kobe and Sakaiura Incidents (Mainichi Shimbunsha, 1985)
- Hayashi Chikuji: Work of Heaven (Kodansha, 1986)
- Orange-hued Oblique Light (Mainichi Shimbunsha, 2000)
- Chasing Tanaka Shōzō (Iwanami Shoten, 2003)
Style & Themes
- Literary Style
- Fact-based, nonfiction-leaning proseInvestigative and documentary tone
- Recurring Motifs
- Reexamining historical truthsExploring social issuesBiographical focus
Legacy
Yasushi Hinata is known for his research and biographical works on Tanaka Shōzō and worked as an editor on collected works at Iwanami Shoten. He was awarded the Osaragi Jirō Prize in 1979 and is recognized for contributions to historical non-fiction.
Trivia
- Born in Tochigi Prefecture.
- Graduated from the Imperial Japanese Army Academy.
- Worked at Iwanami Shoten on the compilation of Tanaka Shōzō's collected works.
- Won the Osaragi Jirō Prize in 1979 for 'Hatenaki Tabi'.