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第45回（2002年） winning entry
Ujitaka Ito
いとう うじたか
Ito Ujitaka
プロフィール
- 性別
- 男性
- 生誕
- 1968-01-01 （Chiba Prefecture, Japan）
- 国籍
- Japan
- 言語
- Japanese
経歴
- 職業
- literary critic, university professor, editor, book reviewer
- 所属
- Meiji University, Faculty of Letters (Department of Literary Media), Nihon University, College of Art (former part-time lecturer), Japanese Society for Modern Literature, Egota Literary Society
- 所属団体
- Japanese Society for Modern Literature, Egota Literary Society
学歴
| 学校 | 学部 | 学科 | 学位 | 期間 | 国 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seitoku Gakuen Elementary School | — | — | — | — | Japan |
| Azabu Junior and Senior High School | — | — | — | — | Japan |
| Waseda University, Faculty of Letters (School I) | Faculty of Letters | Literary Studies | 学士（文学） | — | Japan |
| Nihon University Graduate School of Art | — | Graduate School of Art | 修士（芸術学） | — | Japan |
| Nihon University | — | Graduate School of Art | 博士（芸術学） | — | Japan |
Seitoku Gakuen Elementary School
国:
Japan
Graduated elementary school
Azabu Junior and Senior High School
国:
Japan
Graduated junior and senior high school
Waseda University, Faculty of Letters (School I)
Faculty of Letters
/ Literary Studies
学位:
学士（文学）
国:
Japan
Graduated from the Literary Studies program
Nihon University Graduate School of Art
Graduate School of Art
学位:
修士（芸術学）
国:
Japan
Completed master's program
Nihon University
Graduate School of Art
学位:
博士（芸術学）
卒業年:
1998
国:
Japan
Earned Ph.D. (Arts) with the doctoral thesis 'The Literary Nature of Confession, or the Confessional Nature of Literature: Focused on Modern Japanese Literature'
受賞歴
| 年 | 賞名 | 対象作品 | 部門 | 主催 | 結果 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 45th Gunzo New Writers' Award (criticism/essay category) | The Whereabouts of the Other | 評論部門 | Kodansha (Magazine 'Gunzo') | 受賞 |
45th Gunzo New Writers' Award (criticism/essay category)
2002
対象作品:
The Whereabouts of the Other
部門:
評論部門
主催:
Kodansha (Magazine 'Gunzo')
結果:
受賞
受賞・候補エディション
作品
代表作
The Literature of Confession: From Mori Ōgai to Yukio Mishima
2002年 literary criticismA critical study centered on the theme of 'confession' in modern Japanese literature, analyzing works from Mori Ōgai to Yukio Mishima and discussing the meaning and transformations of confessional expressions.
confessionmodern Japanese literatureself-expressionauthor studies
The Miraculous Classroom: Mr. Echi and the Children of 'Silver Spoon' — The Methods of Legendary Nada High School Japanese Teacher Takeshi Hashimoto
2010年 education / non-fictionA non-fiction account of the teaching methods and relationships between legendary Japanese-language teacher Takeshi Hashimoto and his students, discussing reading education and instructional practices that foster student growth.
educationreading instructionteacher studies
Slow Reading That Brings Miracles
2011年 education / reading methodsA practical guide proposing slow reading (careful, deliberate reading) as a means to achieve deeper understanding, with applications for learning and reading instruction.
reading methodseducationcomprehension
Like a Kirigirisu: How to Live Securely in an Uncertain Life
2013年 essay / self-helpAn essay proposing ways to live flexibly in uncertain times, blending literary insight and metaphor to discuss outlooks on life.
philosophy of lifeuncertaintyessay
Sōseki and the Cat's Carefree Happiness
2016年 literary essay / criticismAn essayistic criticism connecting Natsume Sōseki's works and persona with cats, focusing on aspects of happiness in Sōseki's literature.
Natsume Sōsekiessaystheory of happiness
Japan's Aesthetics: From 'Mono no Aware' to 'Kawaii'
2018年 cultural studies / aestheticsA cultural study tracing the evolution of Japanese aesthetic sensibilities from 'mono no aware' to contemporary 'kawaii'.
aestheticsJapanese culturebeauty studies
A Genealogy of Homosexual Literature: Before and After LGBT in Modern and Contemporary Japanese Literature
2020年 literary history / researchA research book organizing the history and genealogy of homosexual representation in modern and contemporary Japanese literature, discussing contexts before and after the emergence of LGBT discourse.
homosexual literatureliterary historyrepresentation
全著作
- The Literature of Confession: From Mori Ōgai to Yukio Mishima
- The Miraculous Classroom: Mr. Echi and the Children of 'Silver Spoon' — The Methods of Legendary Nada High School Japanese Teacher Takeshi Hashimoto
- Slow Reading That Brings Miracles
- Like a Kirigirisu: How to Live Securely in an Uncertain Life
- Sōseki and the Cat's Carefree Happiness
- Japan's Aesthetics: From 'Mono no Aware' to 'Kawaii'
- A Genealogy of Homosexual Literature: Before and After LGBT in Modern and Contemporary Japanese Literature
作風・主題
- 文体
- scholarly yet accessible prosecriticism that emphasizes comparative and historical context
- 頻出モチーフ
- confessionreading and educationmodern Japanese literatureaesthetics
評価・遺産
Known for linking literary criticism with educational practice, he organized initiatives such as the 'High School Naoki Prize' to encourage young readers. Through both academic research and accessible commentary and textbook editing, he has influenced a wide readership.
関連学会
- Japanese Society for Modern Literature
- Egota Literary Society
大衆文化への影響
- Appeared on TV programs such as NHK's 'Close-up Gendai', providing commentary for general audiences
- Maintains contact with readers through newspaper and weekly magazine reviews and columns
豆知識
- He planned and led the 'High School Naoki Prize' (started in 2014) as the executive committee representative.
- Winner of the 45th Gunzo New Writers' Award (criticism category) in 2002 for 'The Whereabouts of the Other'.
- Served as lead editor for educational textbooks such as 'Seisen Kokugo Sogo' and 'Seisen Gendai Bun'.
- Has appeared on NHK and commercial TV programs to provide literary commentary for general audiences.