Nihon Essayist Club Award
1 appearances
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Edition 64 (2016) award
Nahoko Abe
あべ なおこ
Abe Nahoko
Profile
- Gender
- Female
- Nationality
- Japan
- Languages
- Japanese
- Residence History
- Resident in the United Kingdom (since 2001)
Career
- Occupations
- Essayist, Journalist
- Active Years
- 1981-
Education
| Institution | Faculty | Department | Degree | Period | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| International Christian University | — | — | — | — | Japan |
International Christian University
Year of Graduation:
1981
Country:
Japan
Graduated in 1981 (detailed major unknown)
Awards
| Year | Award | Work | Category | Organization | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Japan Essayists Club Award | Cherry Ingram | — | Japan Essayists Club | Winner |
Japan Essayists Club Award
2016
Work:
Cherry Ingram
Organization:
Japan Essayists Club
Result:
Winner
Awards & Nominations
Works
Major Works
When Children Grow Up in a Different Culture: The UK Today, Japan's Future
2004 Non-fiction / EducationAn examination of education and upbringing of children in cross-cultural environments. Uses examples from the UK to discuss challenges for education and childrearing in Japan.
EducationCross-cultural upbringing
Lessons from Britain's 'Education Reform': 'Marketization of Education' Is Not Good for Children
2007 Essay / Education policyAnalyzes the course and effects of education reform in the UK and points out problems that the marketization of education creates for children.
Education policyComparative education
Cherry Ingram: The Briton Who Saved Japan's Cherry Trees
2016 Biography / Cultural historyA non-fiction account tracing the life and achievements of Cherry Ingram and his role in the preservation and revival of Japan's cherry trees.
Cultural historyHorticultureUK–Japan relations
Bibliography
- When Children Grow Up in a Different Culture: The UK Today, Japan's Future
- Lessons from Britain's 'Education Reform': 'Marketization of Education' Is Not Good for Children
- Cherry Ingram: The Briton Who Saved Japan's Cherry Trees
Style & Themes
- Literary Style
- Observational, column-like proseCombines historical sources with anecdotal episodes
- Recurring Motifs
- Flowers (especially cherry blossoms)EducationBritish culture
Legacy
An essayist known for writings on the cultural history of flowers and education. Awarded the Japan Essayists Club Award for 'Cherry Ingram' and recognized for work highlighting horticulture and UK–Japan cultural ties.
Trivia
- Graduated from International Christian University in 1981.
- Worked at The Mainichi Newspapers in the social, political and foreign news departments; left the company in 1995.
- Has lived in the United Kingdom since 2001.
- Received the Japan Essayists Club Award in 2016 for 'Cherry Ingram'.