Kita-ku Uchida Yasuo Mystery Literary Award
1 appearances
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Edition 3 (2005) jury special prize
Mikiko Yamauchi
やまうち みきこ
Yamauchi Mikiko
Pen Names:
Mikiki Yamauchi（Shortened pen name used for some works）
Profile
- Gender
- Female
- Born
- 1961-01-01 （Aomori Prefecture, Japan）
- Nationality
- Japan
- Languages
- Japanese
Career
- Occupations
- Novelist, Mystery writer, Historical (jidai) novelist
- Active Years
- 2005-
- Affiliations
- Mystery Writers of Japan
- Memberships
- Mystery Writers of Japan
- Influenced By
- Masao Yamamura, Seiichi Morimura
Education
| Institution | Faculty | Department | Degree | Period | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kanagawa University | Faculty of Law, Department of Law | Department of Law | — | — | Japan |
Kanagawa University
Faculty of Law, Department of Law
/ Department of Law
Year of Graduation:
1986
Country:
Japan
Awards
| Year | Award | Work | Category | Organization | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Kita Ward Uchida Yasuo Mystery Literary Prize (Special Jury Prize) | Izayoi Hana Dorobou | — | Kita Ward | Special Jury Prize |
Kita Ward Uchida Yasuo Mystery Literary Prize (Special Jury Prize)
2005
Work:
Izayoi Hana Dorobou
Organization:
Kita Ward
Result:
Special Jury Prize
Awards & Nominations
Works
Major Works
Izayoi Hana Dorobou
2006 Jidai (historical) novel / MysteryA linked short-story collection centered on a tale of theft in Edo; a historical mystery. Published as a collection and marks her debut.
Everyday life in EdoPuzzle/mystery solvingJustice and order
Udotori Densetsu Yami Komachi
2007 Jidai (historical) novel / MysteryA historical mystery that weaves local legends and customs into its plot.
Legend and folkloreShades of human relationships
Kane no Oto
2011 Jidai (historical) novel / MysteryPart of the 'Osen Exploration Note' series; features mystery-solving grounded in historical settings.
InvestigationBurdens of the past
Tori no Ichi
2011 Jidai (historical) novel / MysteryA work containing short and mid-length pieces set against festivals and people's lives.
Festivals and everyday lifeHuman compassion
Bibliography
- Izayoi Hana Dorobou (2006)
- Udotori Densetsu Yami Komachi (2007)
- Kane no Oto (2011)
- Tori no Ichi (2011)
Style & Themes
- Literary Style
- Descriptive focus on historical settingsMeasured prose incorporating mystery elements
- Recurring Motifs
- Edo streetscapes and human compassionStrength and lives of womenSecrets and ties of the past
Health
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Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)2010s–presentContinues to write while battling ALS. Decline in physical function has affected writing methods and daily life.
Legacy
Known for blending historical jidai fiction with mystery; recognized mainly for short-story collections. Her continued creative work while battling a serious illness has also attracted attention.
Academic Societies
- Mystery Writers of Japan
Quotes
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If you win, you are the government army; if you lose, you are the rebel army.
Source: Wikipedia article (motto entry)
Trivia
- Uses the pen name "山内美樹" (Yamauchi Miki) for some works.
- Studied under Masao Yamamura and later was influenced by Seiichi Morimura.
- Won the Kita Ward Uchida Yasuo Mystery Literary Prize (Special Jury Prize) in 2005 and debuted with a short-story collection in 2006.