Hosaka Kazushi
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is a Japanese writer.
and received his undergraduate education at Waseda University
with a major in Political Science
and Economics. After graduating he worked for Seibu
Culture Centers, holding popular educational workshops on philosophy
. During this period (1990) he published his first book, "Plainsong." He left Seibu in 1993 to devote his efforts to writing full time, with the assistance of fellow writer Nobuo Kojima.
Hosaka writes about ordinary people in ordinary life situations. His work has been compared with the movies of noted director Yasujirō Ozu
. A common theme in his writing is the presence of a cat in the lives of his characters.
Biography
Hosaka was born in Yamanashi prefectureYamanashi Prefecture
is a prefecture of Japan located in the Chūbu region of the island of Honshū. The capital is the city of Kōfu.-Pre-history to the 14th century:People have been living in the Yamanashi area for about 30,000 years...
and received his undergraduate education at Waseda University
Waseda University
, abbreviated as , is one of the most prestigious private universities in Japan and Asia. Its main campuses are located in the northern part of Shinjuku, Tokyo. Founded in 1882 as Tokyo Senmon Gakko, the institution was renamed "Waseda University" in 1902. It is known for its liberal climate...
with a major in Political Science
Political science
Political Science is a social science discipline concerned with the study of the state, government and politics. Aristotle defined it as the study of the state. It deals extensively with the theory and practice of politics, and the analysis of political systems and political behavior...
and Economics. After graduating he worked for Seibu
Seibu
Seibu may refer to:*Saitama Seibu Lions*Seibu Department Stores*Seibu Kaihatsu*Seibu Railway*Sogo & Seibu...
Culture Centers, holding popular educational workshops on philosophy
Philosophy
Philosophy is the study of general and fundamental problems, such as those connected with existence, knowledge, values, reason, mind, and language. Philosophy is distinguished from other ways of addressing such problems by its critical, generally systematic approach and its reliance on rational...
. During this period (1990) he published his first book, "Plainsong." He left Seibu in 1993 to devote his efforts to writing full time, with the assistance of fellow writer Nobuo Kojima.
Hosaka writes about ordinary people in ordinary life situations. His work has been compared with the movies of noted director Yasujirō Ozu
Yasujiro Ozu
was a prominent Japanese film director and script writer. He is known for his distinctive technical style, developed during the silent era. Marriage and family, especially the relationships between the generations, are among the most persistent themes in his body of work...
. A common theme in his writing is the presence of a cat in the lives of his characters.
Literary prizes
- 1993 Noma Literary Award for New Writers Kusa no ue no choshoku (“Breakfast on the Grasses”)
- 1995 Akutagawa PrizeAkutagawa PrizeThe is a Japanese literary award presented semi-annually. It was established in 1935 by Kan Kikuchi, then-editor of Bungeishunjū magazine, in memory of author Ryūnosuke Akutagawa...
Kono hito no iki (“The Area of the Person”) - 1997 Tanizaki PrizeTanizaki PrizeThe Tanizaki Prize , named in honor of the Japanese novelist Jun'ichirō Tanizaki, is one of Japan's most sought-after literary awards. It was established in 1965 by the publishing company Chūō Kōronsha Inc. to commemorate its 80th anniversary as a publisher...
Kisetsu no kioku (Memories of Seasons)