Mainichi Publishing Culture Award
1 appearances
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Edition 74 (2020) special award
Yoshihiko Tokumaru
とくまる よしひこ
Tokumaru Yoshihiko
Profile
- Gender
- Male
- Born
- 1936-12-05 （Tokyo Prefecture (now Tokyo), Japan）
- Nationality
- Japan
- Languages
- Japanese
- Residence History
- Tokyo, Japan → Quebec City, Canada
Career
- Occupations
- Musicologist, University professor, Researcher, Translator
- Active Years
- 1960-
- Affiliations
- Kunitachi College of Music, Ochanomizu University, Seitoku University, The Open University of Japan, Kyoto City University of Arts (Visiting Professor)
Education
| Institution | Faculty | Department | Degree | Period | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Tokyo | Faculty of Letters | Department of Aesthetics | 修士 | — | Japan |
| Université Laval | — | Musicology | 博士 | — | Canada |
University of Tokyo
Faculty of Letters
/ Department of Aesthetics
Degree:
修士
Country:
Japan
Completed master's program
Université Laval
Musicology
Degree:
博士
Country:
Canada
Studied abroad and received a doctoral degree
Awards
| Year | Award | Work | Category | Organization | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Mainichi Publishing Culture Award (Special Prize) | Stories of Japanese Music History | — | Mainichi Newspapers | 受賞 |
| 2022 | Order of the Sacred Treasure, Gold Rays with Neck Ribbon | — | — | Cabinet Office (Japan) | 受章 |
| 2024 | School Library Publishing Award (26th) | Visual History of Japanese Music | — | School Library Publishing Award Committee | 受賞 |
Mainichi Publishing Culture Award (Special Prize)
2020
Work:
Stories of Japanese Music History
Organization:
Mainichi Newspapers
Result:
受賞
Order of the Sacred Treasure, Gold Rays with Neck Ribbon
2022
Organization:
Cabinet Office (Japan)
Result:
受章
School Library Publishing Award (26th)
2024
Work:
Visual History of Japanese Music
Organization:
School Library Publishing Award Committee
Result:
受賞
Awards & Nominations
Works
Major Works
Music Reintroduction for Parents and Children: Beginning with Listening
1979 Music educationAn introductory book for parents and children to listen to and enjoy music together, presenting the importance of listening and practical ways to engage with music.
music educationparent-child relationshiplistening
Ethnomusicology
1991 Academic / EthnomusicologyA foundational textbook outlining the basics of ethnomusicology, combining theory and case studies.
ethnomusicologyfieldworkcomparative study
Theories of Ethnomusicology
1996 AcademicOrganizes theoretical aspects of ethnomusicology and discusses its history and methodologies.
theorymethodologyethnomusicology
What Is Music?: Between Theory and Practice
2008 Essays / MusicologyExplores the essence of music from the intersection of theory and practice.
music theorypracticeessence of music
How to Engage with Music: The Expansion of Ethnomusicology
2016 Musicology / General audiencePresents accessible perspectives on engaging with music from the viewpoint of ethnomusicology.
ethnomusicologypractical approacheslistening education
Stories of Japanese Music History
2019 Music history / IntroductoryAn accessible introductory book presenting Japanese music history in a narrative format, aimed at educators and general readers.
Japanese music historyoral traditioneducation
Visual History of Japanese Music (Supervised, 3 vols.)
2023 Music history / Visual referenceA visual guide to Japanese music history using many illustrations and photographs; Tokumaru served as supervisor.
visual materialsmusic educationJapanese music history
Bibliography
- Music Reintroduction for Parents and Children: Beginning with Listening (1979)
- Ethnomusicology (1991)
- Theories of Ethnomusicology (1996)
- What Is Music?: Between Theory and Practice (2008)
- How to Engage with Music: The Expansion of Ethnomusicology (2016)
- Stories of Japanese Music History (2019)
- Visual History of Japanese Music (Supervised, 3 vols.) (2023)
Translations by Author
- The Philosophy of Art (Virgil C. Aldrich, co-translator, 1968)
- Rhythm Structures in Music (G.W. Cooper & L.B. Meyer, trans., 1968)
- Computers and Music (ed./trans., 1972)
- A Life in Music: Autobiography of Arthur Rubinstein (trans., 1977)
- How Musical Is Man? (John Blacking, trans., 1978)
- The Psychology of Musical Behavior (trans., 1985)
- Beethoven (Maynard Solomon, co-trans., 1992-1993)
- Hands on the Keyboard (co-trans., 1993)
Style & Themes
- Literary Style
- Academic yet clear proseAccessible explanations aimed at educators and general readers
- Recurring Motifs
- oral tradition and comparative studymusic and societyeducation (especially child and parent-child education)
Legacy
A scholar who has influenced Japanese musicology and music education for decades through work grounded in ethnomusicology. Through books, translations, and educational programs, he has communicated musical knowledge to both academic and general audiences.
Academic Societies
- The Japan Society for Musicology
- The Japan Society for Ethnomusicology
Archives
- Ochanomizu University: Curriculum vitae and list of works for Prof. Yoshihiko Tokumaru
- Seitoku University: Faculty profile and research page
Trivia
- Obtained a doctorate from Université Laval.
- Received the Mainichi Publishing Culture Award (Special Prize) in 2020 for 'Stories of Japanese Music History' (2019).
- Conferred the Order of the Sacred Treasure (瑞宝中綬章) in 2022.
- Supervised the 3-volume 'Visual History of Japanese Music' (2023), which received the School Library Publishing Award in 2024.
- Has been involved in translation of numerous English-language musicology works.