日本文学奖殿堂：2010年代的代表作家与名作

Japan Literature Prize Hall: Representative Writers and Masterpieces of the 2010s The 2010s is another star-studded decade in the history of Japanese literature.The lingering enthusiasm of Haruki Murakami’s “1Q84” has not subsided, and a new generation of writers such as Sayaka Murata, Naoki Matayoshi and others have emerged.Female writers overwhelmingly dominate the Akutagawa Prize, and mystery novels are becoming popular around the world. Selection of Akutagawa Prize Winners Chapter 144 (Part 2, 2011) – “The Hanged Town” by Hisako Tsumura It tells the story of a young man who is forced to move to a strange town from a unique perspective.Hisako Tsumura uses her signature gentle humor and humanistic care to depict the uneasiness and hope of contemporary Japanese young people. Chapter 148 (Part 1 of 2013) – “Claws and Eyes” by Kaori Fujino The story of a woman who was blind in one eye due to an accident and found herself again by learning to “see” the world again.Kaori Fujino uses restrained words and unique imagery to write a delicate story about trauma and healing. Chapter 150 (Part 2, 2014) – “The Garden of Spring” by Yuka Shibasaki A novel without a clear plot, depicting the scenery and residents around an old house in Tokyo through different perspectives.Shibazaki Yuka uses poetic language and keen perception of space to write about the subtle connections between people in the city. Chapter 155 (Part 2, 2016) – Sayaka Murata’s “Human Convenience Store” This is the most topical Akutagawa Prize work of the 2010s.Furukura Keiko has worked in a convenience store for 18 years. She imitates the people around her and strives to live a “normal” life.Sayaka Murata explores the fundamental question of “what is normal” in depth through this seemingly simple character.The novel has been translated and published around the world and has become one of the representative works of Japanese contemporary literature. Chapter 157 (Part 2 of 2017) – “The One Who Can’t Be” by Numata Maho Karu It tells the story of a middle-aged woman who cannot adapt to society, and profoundly reveals the survival plight of “vulnerable groups” in modern Japanese society. Chapter 158 (Part 1 of 2018) – “A Hundred Years of Mud” by Yuka Ishii – won the award at the same time as Chisako Wakatake A novel inspired by the Indian experience, full of exotic locales. Chapter 158 (Part 1 of 2018) – “I Will Walk Alone” by Chisako Wakatake Chisako Wakatake won the Akutagawa Prize at the age of 63, becoming the oldest recipient in history.This work writes the inner monologue of an old man living alone in Northeastern dialect, which is full of vitality.Her story of writing vigorously while living alone has inspired countless people. Chapter 161 (Part 1 of 2019) – “The Girl” by Natsuko Imamura – actually “Purple Cloud” Natsuko Imamura writes a story about a stalker in a calm yet unsettling way that challenges the reader’s moral judgment. Naoki Prize Popular Works Chapter 142 (2010) – “Glass Sky” by Kaoru Kitamura Japanese socialist reasoning in the early Showa period shows the world situation in pre-war Japan. Chapter 147 (Part 1 of 2012) – Ye Shilin’s “The Story of Xiao” An excellent work of historical fiction, depicting the dignity and survival of lower-level samurai in the Edo period. Chapter 151 (Part 2, 2014) – “Broken Door” by Hiroyuki Kurokawa A darkly humorous crime novel set in Osaka, it is exciting and full of laughter. Chapter 156 (Part 2, 2016) – Onda Riku “Bee and Far Thunder” Taking the international piano competition as the stage, it depicts the lives and music of many young pianists.Riku Onda transforms the charm of music into words, making readers feel as if they are “hearing” the novel.This work won the Naoki Prize and the Honya Grand Prize. Chapter 160 (2019) – Oshima Masumi “Uzumaki” Describes the legendary life of the sister of Japanese Joruri playwright Chikamatsu Hanji.Women’s Narratives from a Historical Perspective. Home Award Winning Works Mishima Yukio Award Japanese literature keywords in the 2010s