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Takako Sasaki

ささき たかこ

Sasaki Takako

Profile

Gender
Female
Born
1970-07-10 (Morioka, Iwate, Japan)
Nationality
Japan
Languages
Japanese
Residence History
Morioka, Iwate → Jōetsu, Niigata → Hyōgo Prefecture

Career

Occupations
poet, editor, researcher
Active Years
2009-

Education

Iwate University
Country: Japan
Completed undergraduate studies (details unknown)
Joetsu University of Education
Country: Japan
Completed graduate studies (details unknown)
Hyogo University of Teacher Education
Degree: 博士(教育学)
Country: Japan
Doctorate in Education (School Education)

Awards

Poetry Division Grand Prize, Shi to Fantasy
2012
Organization: Kamakura Shunjusha
Result: winner
Shito Shiso Newcomer Prize (26th)
2017
Work: People at School
Organization: Doyobi Bijutsu-sha
Result: winner
Beagle Newcomer (7th)
2018
Organization: Mio-shirube (publisher)
Result: selected
Rekitei Newcomer Award (30th)
2019
Organization: Rekitei
Result: winner

Awards & Nominations

Works

Major Works

Tempura of Lies

2018 poetry collection

A collection of short poems focusing on everyday fragments and school life. Characterized by perspectives on fantasy vs. reality and otherness.

schoolothernessfantasy vs reality

Bibliography

  • Research on Practices in Art Education Responsible for Fostering 'Otherness'
  • Tempura of Lies

Style & Themes

Literary Style
concise, image-layering poetic style
Recurring Motifs
schoolothernessintersection of dreams and reality

Legacy

Recognized as a contemporary Japanese poet who addresses education and everyday life in her work. Gained attention through awards and selections in literary magazines and series.

Trivia

  • Not the same person as the haiku poet of the same name (born 1979).
  • Has edited/been published in 'Shi to Fantasy', responsible editor Yanase Takashi.
  • Maintains an X (formerly Twitter) account @kiguruminohito.