Poetry and Thought Newcomer Award
1 appearances
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Edition 9 (2000) award
Keiko Ito
いとう けいこ
Itou Keiko
Aliases:
利根川啓子
Profile
- Gender
- Female
- Born
- 1956-10-17 （Tsuruoka, Yamagata Prefecture, Japan）
- Nationality
- Japan
- Languages
- Japanese
Career
- Occupations
- poet, editor
- Active Years
- 1990-
Education
| Institution | Faculty | Department | Degree | Period | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yamagata Junior College | Department of Japanese Literature | Department of Japanese Literature | — | — | Japan |
Yamagata Junior College
Department of Japanese Literature
/ Department of Japanese Literature
Year of Graduation:
1976
Country:
Japan
Awards
| Year | Award | Work | Category | Organization | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Poetry and Thought Newcomer Prize (9th) | — | — | Poetry and Thought | winner |
Poetry and Thought Newcomer Prize (9th)
2001
Organization:
Poetry and Thought
Result:
winner
Awards & Nominations
Works
Major Works
Yume no Hito
1993 poetry collectionThe Ukogi House
2000 poetry collectionWhen the Wind Blows...
2003 poetry collectionMoeno
2005 poetry collectionBibliography
- Yume no Hito (Shitensha, 1993)
- Ukogi no Ie (Mujinkan, 2000)
- Kaze ga Fuitara... (Michinoku Shobo, 2003)
- Moeno (Mujinkan, 2005)
- Poem Session (co-authored, Kamigusa-sha, 1996)
Style & Themes
- Literary Style
- lyricalcontemporary poetic expression
- Recurring Motifs
- nostalgianature
Legacy
A contemporary Japanese female poet known for delicate observations of daily life and regional themes. Recognized within regional poetry circles and has received awards in poetry contests and literary magazines.
Trivia
- Her legal name is Keiko Tonegawa.
- Born in Tsuruoka, Yamagata Prefecture.