Shosetsu Gendai Long-form Newcomer Award
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Edition 4 (2009) award
Gen Kato
かとう げん
Kato Gen
Profile
- Gender
- Male
- Born
- 1932-09-08 （Kobe, Hyogo, Japan）
- Nationality
- Japan
- Languages
- Japanese
- Residence History
- Kobe → Tokyo → United States (Kansas, Colorado, California, Florida)
Career
- Occupations
- Veterinarian, Educator, Author
- Active Years
- 1956-
- Affiliations
- Kobe Oji Zoo, Daktari Animal Hospital (Director), Kansas State University (Visiting), Colorado State University (Visiting), California State University (Visiting), Florida State University (Visiting), Chiba Institute of Science (Visiting Professor)
- Memberships
- Japan Small Animal Veterinary Association, American Animal Hospital Association, J-HANBS (General Incorporated Foundation)
Education
| Institution | Faculty | Department | Degree | Period | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hokkaido University | Faculty of Veterinary Medicine | Department of Veterinary Medicine | 学士（獣医学） | — | Japan |
Hokkaido University
Faculty of Veterinary Medicine
/ Department of Veterinary Medicine
Degree:
学士（獣医学）
Year of Graduation:
1956
Country:
Japan
Awards
| Year | Award | Work | Category | Organization | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Academic Excellence Award | — | — | American Animal Hospital Association | 受賞 |
| 1994 | Waltham Award (Animal Welfare) | — | — | American Animal Hospital Association | 受賞（外国人として初） |
| 2001 | JAHA Award (Highest Prize) | — | — | Japan Animal Hospital Welfare Association (JAHA) | 受賞 |
Academic Excellence Award
1987
Organization:
American Animal Hospital Association
Result:
受賞
Waltham Award (Animal Welfare)
1994
Organization:
American Animal Hospital Association
Result:
受賞（外国人として初）
JAHA Award (Highest Prize)
2001
Organization:
Japan Animal Hospital Welfare Association (JAHA)
Result:
受賞
Awards & Nominations
Works
Major Works
Practical Small Animal Clinical Medicine IV (Translator/Editor)
1973 Professional (Veterinary translation)A translated and supervised edition of a U.S. small animal clinical handbook. Contributed to the advancement of veterinary clinical practice in Japan.
clinical veterinary medicinetranslation
Raising Dogs with Praise
1998 Practical (Pet care)A practical guide for dog training focusing on positive reinforcement, aimed at general readers.
trainingpositive reinforcementpet ownership
How to Care for Cats and Dogs
1999 Practical (Pet care)An introductory book explaining basic care for cats and dogs.
careanimal welfare
Mental Care for the Elderly
1999 Practical (Care and welfare)Discusses psychological care for the elderly, including the impact of pet relationships on mental health.
elder carepet therapy
Pets to Heal Mental Illness
1999 Practical (Mental health)Introduces cases where pets provide mental support and therapeutic benefits.
pet therapymental health
New Social Worker Training Course 10 (Contributor)
2001 Textbook (Welfare)Contributed a section to a social worker training textbook, offering perspectives on human-animal relationships.
social welfarehuman-animal relationship
Bibliography
- Practical Small Animal Clinical Medicine IV (Translator/Editor)
- Raising Dogs with Praise
- How to Care for Cats and Dogs
- Mental Care for the Elderly
- Pets to Heal Mental Illness
- New Social Worker Training Course 10 (Contributor)
Style & Themes
- Literary Style
- Practical and accessible explanationsEducational and didactic style
- Recurring Motifs
- human-animal bondanimal welfarecontinuing education
Legacy
Contributed to the advancement of small animal veterinary medicine and continuing education in Japan, promoting the Human–Animal–Nature Bond. Through international exchange and awards, he helped raise professional standards.
Academic Societies
- Japan Small Animal Veterinary Association
- Japan Animal Hospital Welfare Association (JAHA)
Archives
- VIAF: 252855560
- NDL authority ID: 00027615
- CiNii Books / CiNii Research author IDs / CRID available
Trivia
- He ran as a candidate for the House of Councillors in 2001 under the Liberal League but was not elected.
- Served as a visiting professor at Colorado State University and engaged with several U.S. universities, contributing to the introduction of U.S. small animal medicine to Japan.
- Worked as director of Daktari Animal Hospital, emphasizing clinical education and public outreach.