Mainichi Publishing Culture Award
1 appearances
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Edition 65 (2011) award
Mitsunori Tozawa
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Tozawa Mitsunori
Profile
- Gender
- Male
- Born
- 1932-10-19 （Okaya, Nagano, Japan）
- Died
- 2012-04-09 age 79
- Nationality
- Japan
- Languages
- Japanese
- Residence History
- Okaya, Nagano, Japan → Chino, Nagano, Japan → Tokyo, Japan (Meiji University)
Career
- Occupations
- Archaeologist, Academic (Professor), Museum Honorary Director, University President
- Active Years
- 1961-2012
- Affiliations
- Meiji University, Togari-ishi Jomon Archaeological Museum (Chino City) (Honorary Director), Japanese Archaeological Association
- Memberships
- Japanese Archaeological Association, Scientists for Article 9 (organizer/supporter)
- Influenced By
- Eiichi Fujimori
Education
| Institution | Faculty | Department | Degree | Period | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meiji University | Faculty of Letters | — | — | — | Japan |
| Meiji University | Graduate School, Faculty of Letters | — | 博士（文学） | — | Japan |
Meiji University
Faculty of Letters
Country:
Japan
Meiji University
Graduate School, Faculty of Letters
Degree:
博士（文学）
Year of Graduation:
1967
Country:
Japan
Awarded PhD for dissertation 'The Structure of Pre-Pottery Age Cultures' (1967)
Awards
| Year | Award | Work | Category | Organization | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Mainichi Publishing Culture Award | Series 'Learning About Archaeological Sites' (supervisor) | — | Mainichi Newspapers Co., Ltd. | 受賞 |
Mainichi Publishing Culture Award
2011
Work:
Series 'Learning About Archaeological Sites' (supervisor)
Organization:
Mainichi Newspapers Co., Ltd.
Result:
受賞
Awards & Nominations
Works
Major Works
Dialogue with Jomon People: My Archaeology Notebook
1987 ArchaeologyEssays reflecting on the Jomon period and experiences from archaeological excavations.
Jomon periodExcavationIntroduction to archaeology
Introduction to Studies of Jomon Period History
1990 ArchaeologyA systematic introductory study of the historical framework of the Jomon period.
Jomon periodHistorical studies
The Structure of Pre-Pottery Age Cultures
1990 ArchaeologyA research monograph based on his doctoral dissertation discussing cultural structures in the pre-pottery era.
Pre-Pottery AgeCultural structure
The Heart of Archaeology
2003 ArchaeologyA general-audience book explaining the significance, methodology, and ethics of archaeology.
MethodologyEthicsSite preservation
Regional Archaeological History: Depicting History from Local Sites and Artifacts
2004 ArchaeologyAn attempt to reinterpret local history by analyzing sites and artifacts from a regional perspective.
Regional historySite surveys
Preserving Historical Heritage for the Future: A Journey through Shinshu Archaeology
2005 ArchaeologyA travelogue and commentary discussing archaeological heritage in Shinshu (Nagano Prefecture) and the importance of its preservation.
PreservationLocal heritage
The Speaking Jomon People
2007 ArchaeologyA popular exposition approaching the lives and thought of the Jomon people through artifacts and sites.
Jomon cultureSocial history
Excavations at Tsukimino: A Turning Point in Pre-Pottery Age Studies
2009 ArchaeologyA report and analysis of excavations at the Tsukimino site and their significance for pre-pottery age studies.
Excavation reportPre-Pottery Age
Bibliography
- Dialogue with Jomon People: My Archaeology Notebook
- Introduction to Studies of Jomon Period History
- The Structure of Pre-Pottery Age Cultures
- The Heart of Archaeology
- Regional Archaeological History: Depicting History from Local Sites and Artifacts
- Preserving Historical Heritage for the Future: A Journey through Shinshu Archaeology
- The Speaking Jomon People
- The Jomon People Are Alive: Dialogue with Prehistory (editor)
- Exploring Jomon Sites, Eastern Japan (editor)
- Unearthing Ancient Wisdom (editor)
- Jomon People and Shell Mounds (editor)
- Dictionary of Jomon Period Studies (editor)
- The Age of the Jomon People (editor)
- Excavations at Tsukimino: A Turning Point in Pre-Pottery Age Studies
Style & Themes
- Literary Style
- Clear, explanatory prose that emphasizes scholarly evidence
- Recurring Motifs
- Jomon peoplearchaeological sitespotteryregional history
Legacy
He made significant contributions to archaeological research, education, and public outreach. Through excavations and site preservation he helped reconstruct regional histories and led investigations into the Paleolithic fabrication scandal. He served as president of Meiji University and honorary director of the Togari-ishi Jomon Archaeological Museum, acting as a bridge between local communities and academia.
Museums
- Togari-ishi Jomon Archaeological Museum (Chino City) Chino, Nagano, Japan
Academic Societies
- Japanese Archaeological Association
Archives
- Meiji University Archaeological Archives (holdings)
- Togari-ishi Jomon Archaeological Museum Collections
In Popular Culture
- Frequently featured in local museums and exhibitions
- Known as a popularizer of archaeology through his books
Trivia
- Born 1932-10-19, died 2012-04-09
- Attended the former Suwa Middle School (now Nagano Prefectural Suwa Seiryo High School, attached junior high)
- Appointed lecturer at Meiji University in 1961; later served as professor and university president
- Honorary director of the Togari-ishi Jomon Archaeological Museum (Chino City)
- Received the 65th Mainichi Publishing Culture Award in 2011
- Served as chair of the investigative committee for the Paleolithic fabrication scandal