Yamamoto Shugoro Award
2 appearances
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Edition 4 (1991) nominee
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Edition 6 (1993) nominee
Ramo Nakajima
なかじま らも
Nakajima Ramo
Pen Names:
Ramo Nakajima（Primary pen name used during his career）,
Ramon（Former pen name used when submitting poetry and among friends）,
Ramon（Used in early career）
Profile
- Gender
- Male
- Born
- 1952-04-03 （Amagasaki, Hyogo, Japan）
- Died
- 2004-07-26 （Kobe, Hyogo, Japan） age 52
- Nationality
- Japan
- Languages
- Japanese
- Residence History
- Amagasaki, Hyogo, Japan → Takarazuka, Japan → Ikeda, Osaka, Japan → Tsukishima, Tokyo, Japan
Career
- Occupations
- Novelist, Playwright, Essayist, Advertising Planner, Broadcast Writer, Radio Personality, Musician, Actor
- Active Years
- 1982-2004
- Influenced By
- William S. Burroughs, Louis-Ferdinand Céline, Henry Miller, Fūtarō Yamada, Shōyo Nosaka, Sadao Shoji
- Nominations
- 109th Naoki Prize nominee for 'Pig of Gadarah'
Education
| Institution | Faculty | Department | Degree | Period | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Osaka University of Arts | Faculty of Art, Department of Broadcasting | Department of Broadcasting | — | 1972-1976 | Japan |
Osaka University of Arts
Faculty of Art, Department of Broadcasting
/ Department of Broadcasting
Period:
1972-1976
Year of Graduation:
1976
Country:
Japan
Rarely attended classes; had few friends
Awards
| Year | Award | Work | Category | Organization | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Yoshikawa Eiji Literary Newcomer Award | Tonight, at All the Bars | — | Yoshikawa Eiji Literary Newcomer Award Committee | winner |
| 1994 | Mystery Writers of Japan Award (Long-form Fiction) | Pig of Gadarah | 長編部門 | Mystery Writers of Japan | winner |
Yoshikawa Eiji Literary Newcomer Award
1992
Work:
Tonight, at All the Bars
Organization:
Yoshikawa Eiji Literary Newcomer Award Committee
Result:
winner
Mystery Writers of Japan Award (Long-form Fiction)
1994
Work:
Pig of Gadarah
Category:
長編部門
Organization:
Mystery Writers of Japan
Result:
winner
Awards & Nominations
Yoshikawa Eiji Literary Newcomer Award
1 appearances
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Edition 13 (1992) award
Mystery Writers of Japan Award
1 appearances
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Edition 47 (1994) award
Works
Major Works
Tonight, at All the Bars
1991 NovelA semi-autobiographical novel about alcoholism.
AlcoholismAutobiographical
Pig of Gadarah
1993 Mystery NovelA long-form mystery novel.
MysteryCrime
Band of the Night
2000 NovelA novel containing autobiographical elements.
AutobiographyRock
Style & Themes
- Literary Style
- Humorous writing styleCharacteristic Kansai humor
- Recurring Motifs
- Eccentric charactersStrange phenomenaSocial satire
Health
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Bipolar disorder生涯Caused motor disorders and incoherent behavior.
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Alcohol dependence50代初期Led to health decline requiring hospitalization.
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Narcolepsy晩年Caused loss of time awareness and motor impairment.
Legacy
A writer known for his unique Kansai humor depicting everyday life, valued by many; also active in music and theater.
In Popular Culture
- Memorial concerts and events are held regularly.
Quotes
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As human beings, whether you eat baked potatoes with miso or not, death will come eventually.
Source: Asahi Shimbun 'Bright Worries Consultation Room' (1984)
Trivia
- Pen name inspired by silent film sword-fighting actor Ramon Kosaburo.
- His joke in a newspaper advice column was misunderstood and caused a stir.