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第23回(2016年) award
Takaaki Hachisuka
はちすか たかあき
Hachisuka Takaaki
プロフィール
- 性別
- 男性
- 生誕
- 1987-10-17 (Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan)
- 国籍
- Japan
- 言語
- Japanese
経歴
- 職業
- Novelist
- 活動期間
- 2016年〜
- 影響を受けた人物
- William Faulkner, Haruki Murakami
学歴
| 学校 | 学部 | 学科 | 学位 | 期間 | 国 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waseda University, Second Faculty of Letters | Second Faculty of Letters | — | — | — | Japan |
受賞歴
| 年 | 賞名 | 対象作品 | 部門 | 主催 | 結果 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Matsumoto Seicho Award | Wait for Me | — | Japan Literature Promotion Association | Winner |
| 2017 | Kanagawa Book Award | Yokohama Great War | — | — | Winner |
受賞・候補エディション
作品
代表作
Wait for Me
2016年 NovelDebut novel and winner of the 23rd Matsumoto Seicho Award. A work that sensitively depicts relationships and the psychology of young people.
Yokohama Great War
2017年 NovelA multi-character novel featuring local deities who personify Yokohama's 18 wards. It humorously and vividly portrays regional characteristics and drew wide attention; winner of the 4th Kanagawa Book Award.
Yokohama Great War: Meiji Arc
2019年 NovelA continuation of the series set in the Meiji era, depicting urban formation and people's lives from a historical perspective.
Yokohama Great War: Kawasaki/Machida Arc
2022年 NovelA series installment set around Yokohama in Kawasaki and Machida, continuing the ensemble drama that highlights each locality's character.
The Stairs of Babylon
2018年 NovelA novel that explores the city, desire, and social strata; an ensemble piece where people of different backgrounds intersect.
Grilled Gyoza
2020年 NovelA work centered on food that explores family and community ties, delving into characters' inner lives through everyday vignettes.
Jamboree on the Plate (Vol.1)
2024年 NovelBunko (paperback) edition (Vol.1); contains stories or linked pieces revolving around food and urban life.
Jamboree on the Plate (Vol.2)
2024年 NovelBunko (paperback) edition (Vol.2); together with Vol.1, depicts food and human relationships.
When Calm Dawn Arrives
2022年 NovelA reflective novel that quietly portrays renewal and change in its characters.
Farewell to the Arc de Triomphe
2024年 NovelA relatively recent work exploring farewell, travel, and memory.
全著作
- Wait for Me
- Yokohama Great War
- Yokohama Great War: Meiji Arc
- Yokohama Great War: Kawasaki/Machida Arc
- The Stairs of Babylon
- Grilled Gyoza
- Jamboree on the Plate (Vol.1)
- Jamboree on the Plate (Vol.2)
- When Calm Dawn Arrives
- Farewell to the Arc de Triomphe
作風・主題
- 文体
- metafictional depiction personifying regionshumorous social commentarydialogue-driven narration
- 頻出モチーフ
- personificationregional identity (Yokohama)food culturenostalgiaurban memory
評価・遺産
A contemporary Japanese writer who gained attention after winning the Matsumoto Seicho Award. He is praised for works set in Yokohama that combine regional specificity and humor. He has garnered support especially among younger readers and contributed to local cultural representation.
引用
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I had been writing while I was at university, thinking that since I was in the faculty of letters I should try writing novels. I have always loved stories.
出典: Interview (cited on Wikipedia) (2016年)
豆知識
- Won the Matsumoto Seicho Award in 2016 at the age of 28.
- Worked part-time at a fitness gym.
- Hobbies include cycling, reading, gaming, and watching baseball.