Gunzo Newcomer Literary Award
1 appearances
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Edition 36 (1993) excellent work
Kaeko Kiji
きじ かえこ
Kiji Kaeko
Profile
- Gender
- Female
- Born
- 1971 （Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan）
- Nationality
- Japan
- Languages
- Japanese
Career
- Occupations
- Novelist, Children's author
- Active Years
- 1994-
Education
| Institution | Faculty | Department | Degree | Period | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nihon University College of Art | College of Art | Department of Drama | 学士（芸術） | — | Japan |
Nihon University College of Art
College of Art
/ Department of Drama
Degree:
学士（芸術）
Country:
Japan
Graduated from the Department of Drama
Awards
| Year | Award | Work | Category | Organization | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | Gunzō New Writers' Award | The Galleon of the Ice Sea | — | Gunzō (magazine) | 優秀作に選出 (Selected as Excellence Work) |
| 1996 | Tsubota Jōji Literature Award | The Galleon of the Ice Sea | — | Tsubota Jōji Award Committee | 最終候補 (Finalist) |
Gunzō New Writers' Award
1993
Work:
The Galleon of the Ice Sea
Organization:
Gunzō (magazine)
Result:
優秀作に選出 (Selected as Excellence Work)
Tsubota Jōji Literature Award
1996
Work:
The Galleon of the Ice Sea
Organization:
Tsubota Jōji Award Committee
Result:
最終候補 (Finalist)
Awards & Nominations
Works
Major Works
The Galleon of the Ice Sea
1994 Young adult / Coming-of-age novelDebut novel. A coming-of-age story depicting the growth and adventures of young protagonists.
friendshipcoming of ageadventure
The Galleon of the Ice Sea / Alta (Bunko edition)
2006 Young adult / Bunko (paperback) editionA bunko (paperback) edition that pairs the original novel with an additional short story, 'Alta.'
friendshipcoming of age
The Garden of Pleasure
2007 NovelA multi-volume novel exploring human relationships and desire.
human relationshipsdesire
Where Warm Water Comes Out
2012 Short/medium-length contemporary fictionA work that depicts warmth and recovery in everyday life. Adapted as a radio drama in 2014.
homerecoverywarmth
Adaptations
- [Radio drama] Where Warm Water Comes Out (2014)
Dream World: Collected Stories
2015 Short story collectionA collection of short stories with touches of the fantastic.
fantasyshort stories
We Still Have a Little Hope
2022 NovelA long novel published after about ten years, depicting the inner struggles and resilience of young people.
coming of agehoperesilience
Kurobara-sensei and the Secret Meadow
2025 Children's literatureA new children's novel published in 2025.
schoolsecretsadventure
Welcome to the Minor Clubhouse!
2009 Children's literature / Young adultThe first book of the 'Minor Clubhouse' series, portraying children's everyday life and small adventures.
friendshipadventureeveryday life
Minor Clubhouse: Life in the Forest
2009 Children's literatureA volume in the series that depicts growth through life and play in the forest.
naturegrowthfriendship
Minor Clubhouse: Crosstalk
2009 Children's literatureA lively installment in the series depicting chaotic but warm moments.
humorfriendship
Minor Clubhouse: Lovesickness
2010 Children's literature / Young adultA volume in the series exploring first loves and relationships among children.
first lovefriendshipcoming of age
Bibliography
- The Galleon of the Ice Sea
- The Galleon of the Ice Sea / Alta (Bunko edition)
- The Garden of Pleasure
- Where Warm Water Comes Out
- Dream World: Collected Stories
- We Still Have a Little Hope
- Kurobara-sensei and the Secret Meadow
- Welcome to the Minor Clubhouse!
- Minor Clubhouse: Life in the Forest
- Minor Clubhouse: Crosstalk
- Minor Clubhouse: Lovesickness
- Sweet-tooth Girl (contribution to anthology)
Adaptations
- 'Where Warm Water Comes Out' — Adapted as an NHK-FM radio drama (2014)
Style & Themes
- Literary Style
- quiet, delicate portrayals of youthgentle narrative voice suited to children's and YA literature
- Recurring Motifs
- friendshipcoming of agesmall mysteries of everyday life
Legacy
An author recognized in the fields of youth fiction and children's literature. She gained attention with her debut 'The Galleon of the Ice Sea' and has since published series works and seen adaptations such as a radio drama.
In Popular Culture
- Radio drama adaptation on NHK-FM ('Where Warm Water Comes Out', 2014)
Trivia
- Debuted in 1993 when her work was selected as an Excellence Work in the 36th Gunzō New Writers' Award.
- 'Where Warm Water Comes Out' was adapted into a radio drama and broadcast on NHK-FM in 2014.
- Graduated from Nihon University College of Art, Department of Drama.
- Public X (formerly Twitter) account: @KijiKaeko.