Kodansha Nonfiction Award
1 appearances
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Edition 34 (2012) award
Yasuaki Ooshika
おおしか やすあき
Ooshika Yasuaki
Profile
- Gender
- Male
- Born
- 1965-01-01 （Tokyo, Japan）
- Nationality
- Japanese
- Languages
- Japanese
Career
- Occupations
- Reporter, Journalist, Non-fiction writer
- Active Years
- 1988-
- Nominations
- Candidate for the 28th Kodansha Nonfiction Prize (Hills Apocalypse: Examining Livedoor), Candidate for the 5th Shincho Document Prize (Hills Apocalypse: Examining Livedoor)
Education
| Institution | Faculty | Department | Degree | Period | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waseda University | School of Political Science and Economics | Department of Political Science | Bachelor | 1984-1988 | Japan |
Waseda University
School of Political Science and Economics
/ Department of Political Science
Degree:
Bachelor
Period:
1984-1988
Year of Graduation:
1988
Country:
Japan
Joined Asahi Shimbun after graduation in 1988
Awards
| Year | Award | Work | Category | Organization | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Kodansha Nonfiction Prize | Melt Down: The Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Disaster (documentary account) | — | Kodansha | winner |
Kodansha Nonfiction Prize
2012
Work:
Melt Down: The Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Disaster (documentary account)
Organization:
Kodansha
Result:
winner
Awards & Nominations
Works
Major Works
Hills Apocalypse…Examining Livedoor
2006 Non-fictionAn investigative report on figures and incidents around Livedoor, examining the relationships between economy and power.
corporations and mediapower and economycorporate scandal
Hills Apocalypse: Final Chapter
2006 Non-fictionA follow-up that further delves into debates surrounding the Livedoor incident.
media reportingcorporate responsibility
Fallen Wings: The Documented Collapse of JAL
2010 Non-fictionA non-fiction account documenting the management crisis and bankruptcy process of Japan Airlines (JAL).
corporate managementbankruptcylabor-management relations
Melt Down: The Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Disaster (documentary account)
2012 Documentary / Non-fictionA detailed reportage following the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear accident through on-site reporting and verification. Winner of the 2012 Kodansha Nonfiction Prize.
nuclear accidentaccountabilitycrisis management
From the Front Lines of Journalism
2014 Essay / Non-fictionA collection of essays explaining experiences and methods from the front lines of journalism.
media ethicsreporting techniques
The Tragedy of Toshiba
2017 Non-fictionA report-style non-fiction examining Toshiba's scandals and structural problems.
corporate governancescandal
Chronicle of the Financial Services Agency
2021 Non-fictionA detailed account based on reporting about financial administration and regulatory agencies.
financial administrationregulatory agencies
Bibliography
- Hills Apocalypse…Examining Livedoor
- Hills Apocalypse: Final Chapter
- Fallen Wings: The Documented Collapse of JAL
- Melt Down: The Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Disaster
- From the Front Lines of Journalism
- The Tragedy of Toshiba
- Chronicle of the Financial Services Agency
Style & Themes
- Literary Style
- reportage based on on-site reportingfact-checking oriented non-fictionexpository and analytical prose
- Recurring Motifs
- corporate scandalpower and responsibilitycrises and failures of control
Legacy
A journalist known for investigating corporate scandals and social crises. Winner of the Kodansha Nonfiction Prize for "Melt Down," he has contributed to reporting on the nuclear accident and elucidating economic incidents.
Trivia
- Worked as a reporter for Asahi Shimbun, including postings in Aomori and Shizuoka bureaus and the economics desk.
- Reported on major incidents such as the Livedoor affair and the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear accident.
- Won the 34th Kodansha Nonfiction Prize for "Melt Down."