Shogakukan Nonfiction Grand Prize
1 appearances
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Edition 17 (2010) excellence award
Akira Nishimura
にしむら あきら
Nishimura Akira
Profile
- Gender
- Male
- Born
- 1964-03-30 （Hyogo Prefecture, Japan）
- Nationality
- Japan
- Languages
- Japanese
Career
- Occupations
- Motorsports journalist, Freelance writer, Translator, Non-fiction author
- Active Years
- 1990-
Awards
| Year | Award | Work | Category | Organization | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Shogakukan Nonfiction Award (17th) — Excellence Award | The Last Champion: The Trajectory of MotoGP Rider Hiroshi Aoyama | — | Shogakukan | 優秀賞 |
| 2011 | Mizuno Sports Writer Award (22nd) — Excellence Award | The Last Champion: The Trajectory of MotoGP Rider Hiroshi Aoyama | — | Mizuno | 優秀賞 |
Shogakukan Nonfiction Award (17th) — Excellence Award
2011
Work:
The Last Champion: The Trajectory of MotoGP Rider Hiroshi Aoyama
Organization:
Shogakukan
Result:
優秀賞
Mizuno Sports Writer Award (22nd) — Excellence Award
2011
Work:
The Last Champion: The Trajectory of MotoGP Rider Hiroshi Aoyama
Organization:
Mizuno
Result:
優秀賞
Awards & Nominations
Works
Major Works
The Last Champion: The Trajectory of MotoGP Rider Hiroshi Aoyama
2011 Non-fiction (Sports)A reportage following Hiroshi Aoyama's career to examine how the global recession after the Lehman Shock affected Japanese road racing and its riders.
MotoGPsports and economicsriders' comeback
Racers Nonfiction: Rise Again — 1,752 Days of Suzuki MotoGP
2020 Non-fiction (Sports)Chronicles Suzuki MotoGP team's struggle and efforts to return to competitiveness, focusing on riders and team challenges.
team revivaltechnology and human drama
MotoGP: Portraits of the Fastest Riders
2021 Non-fiction (Sports / Profiles)Profiles and interviews focusing on the personalities of world MotoGP riders.
profilesinternational racing
Making a Living in MotoGP
2023 Non-fiction (Sports Journalism)An investigation into the lives and income structures of people who make a living in MotoGP.
labor and remunerationbehind the scenes of racing
Sportswashing: Why 'Courage and Emotion' Are Exploited
2023 Non-fiction (Social Critique)A social critique explaining mechanisms and issues of sportswashing — the use of sport for image management.
sports politicsmedia criticism
Bibliography
- The Last Champion: The Trajectory of MotoGP Rider Hiroshi Aoyama
- Racers Nonfiction: Rise Again — 1,752 Days of Suzuki MotoGP
- MotoGP: Portraits of the Fastest Riders
- Making a Living in MotoGP
- Sportswashing: Why 'Courage and Emotion' Are Exploited
Translations by Author
- Valentino Rossi — Autobiography (translator)
- MotoGP Performance Riding Technique (translator)
- Valentino Rossi: Mission IL CAPOLAVORO (translator)
- Marc Marquez Story — Beyond the Dream (translator, e-comic)
Style & Themes
- Literary Style
- reportage-style non-fictionfact-driven, interview-based reporting
- Recurring Motifs
- sports and societycomeback and defeatdetails of racing environments
Legacy
Known for in-depth reportage on motorsports, delving into the realities of riders and teams. Contributed to sports journalism through extensive MotoGP coverage and books.
Trivia
- Active on X (formerly Twitter) under @akyranishimura.
- Has reported on full MotoGP seasons, traveling to all rounds.