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Edition 1 (1988) excellent work
Asa Nonami
のなみ あさ
Nonami Asa
Pen Names:
Asa Nonami（Used as pen name）
Profile
- Gender
- Female
- Born
- 1960-08-19 （Tokyo, Japan）
- Nationality
- Japan
- Languages
- Japanese
- Residence History
- Tokyo, Japan
Career
- Occupations
- Novelist, Essayist
- Active Years
- 1988-
Education
| Institution | Faculty | Department | Degree | Period | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waseda University | School of Social Sciences | — | — | 1980 - 中退 | Japan |
Waseda University
School of Social Sciences
Period:
1980 - 中退
Country:
Japan
Left before graduation (dropped out)
Awards
| Year | Award | Work | Category | Organization | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Japan Mystery & Suspense Award (Excellence Prize) | Kōfuku na Chōshoku (Happy Breakfast) | 新人賞 | Japan Mystery & Suspense Award Committee | 受賞 |
| 1996 | Naoki Prize | Kogoeru Kiba (Freezing Fangs) | — | Naoki Prize Selection Committee | 受賞 |
| 2011 | Chuo Koron Literary Prize | Chi no Hate kara (From the Edge of the Earth) | — | Chūōkōron-Shinsha | 受賞 |
| 2016 | Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Art Encouragement Prize | Suiyōbi no Gaika (Wednesday's Victory Song) | — | Agency for Cultural Affairs / MEXT | 受賞 |
Japan Mystery & Suspense Award (Excellence Prize)
1988
Work:
Kōfuku na Chōshoku (Happy Breakfast)
Category:
新人賞
Organization:
Japan Mystery & Suspense Award Committee
Result:
受賞
Naoki Prize
1996
Work:
Kogoeru Kiba (Freezing Fangs)
Organization:
Naoki Prize Selection Committee
Result:
受賞
Chuo Koron Literary Prize
2011
Work:
Chi no Hate kara (From the Edge of the Earth)
Organization:
Chūōkōron-Shinsha
Result:
受賞
Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Art Encouragement Prize
2016
Work:
Suiyōbi no Gaika (Wednesday's Victory Song)
Organization:
Agency for Cultural Affairs / MEXT
Result:
受賞
Awards & Nominations
Naoki Sanjugo Award
1 appearances
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Edition 115 (1996) award
Chuokoron Literary Award
1 appearances
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Edition 6 (2011) award
Works
Major Works
Kogoeru Kiba (Freezing Fangs)
1996 Mystery / SuspenseA suspense novel featuring a female detective as protagonist, notable for its detailed psychological portrayal and complex human relationships. Winner of the Naoki Prize.
crimepsychologyjustice
Adaptations
- [TV drama] Kogoeru Kiba (NHK adaptation) (2001)
- [Film (South Korea)] Howling (based on Kogoeru Kiba) / ユ・ハ (2012)
Chi no Hate kara (From the Edge of the Earth)
2010 NovelA multi-generational novel weaving together memories of homeland and family history. Winner of the Chuo Koron Literary Prize.
familymemoryplace
Suiyōbi no Gaika (Wednesday's Victory Song)
2015 NovelA work portraying mature character ensembles and facets of society. Awarded the Art Encouragement Prize in 2016.
ensemble dramasocial issues
Bibliography
- Kōfuku na Chōshoku (Happy Breakfast)
- Kogoeru Kiba (Freezing Fangs)
- Kusari (Chain)
- Suiyōbi no Gaika (Wednesday's Victory Song)
- Chi no Hate kara (From the Edge of the Earth)
- Shabondama (Soap Bubbles)
Adaptations
- Kogoeru Kiba (NHK TV drama, 2001)
- Howling (South Korean film, 2012; based on Kogoeru Kiba)
- Shabondama (film, 2017)
- Itsuka Hi no Ataru Basho de (NHK drama, 2013)
Style & Themes
- Literary Style
- Detailed psychological depiction without relying on narrative tricksClear, readable proseHuman dramas with suspense elements
- Recurring Motifs
- family secretsmadness within everyday lifenostalgia and loss
Legacy
Since her debut in 1988, Asa Nonami has been recognized for a wide range of works from suspense and mystery to ensemble novels, winning major prizes including the Naoki Prize. Many works have been adapted for screen, and she has significant popular influence as an accessible writer.
Quotes
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I always take my seat before 2 p.m. I want to savor the moment when the ring is lit and the atmosphere becomes festive.
Source: NHK G-Media, Grand Sumo Broadcast, May 27, 2017 issue (2017)
Trivia
- Known as a sumo fan.
- Gave the wrestler Kisenosato the nickname "Kisenon."
- Attended Waseda University (School of Social Sciences) but dropped out.