2026 marks the 130th anniversary of the birth of Kenji Miyazawa (1896–1933). Widely featured in textbooks, Miyazawa is one of the most well-known modern Japanese literary figures. Yet, some find his worldview complex and difficult to grasp. This book focuses on the recurring theme of 'wind' in Miyazawa's works. Today, various 'winds' are blowing through society, sometimes profoundly influencing the zeitgeist. What does the 'wind' blowing through Miyazawa's narrative world represent? Sokorowa Yamashita Kiyomi (Professor at Nihon University College of Art), a leading expert on Miyazawa, clearly interprets this theme. The book also includes a dialogue between the author and Sugai Gisaburo, a legendary anime director known for helming the 1985 animated film adaptation of 'Night on the Galactic Railroad'.
[Book Structure]
Chapter 1: Wind and Life — Change as the Essence of Living
Chapter 2: Wind and Words — What Is Born Through Connection
Chapter 3: The Scent of Wind — Freeing the Senses
Chapter 4: Inner Wind and the Galaxy — Possessing a Soaring Perspective
Dialogue: 'An Existence That Transcends Time and Common Sense' (Author × Sugai Gisaburo)
[Bibliographic Information]
Author: Sokorowa Yamashita Kiyomi (Professor, College of Art, Nihon University)
Format: B6 size, paperback, 174 pages, full-color
Price: 1,650 yen (1,500 yen + tax)
Publisher: Chunichi Shimbun Company (Tokyo Shimbun no Hon) https://www.chunichi.co.jp/corporate/nbook
ISBN: 978-4-8062-0849-5
[Inquiries]
Kenshi Komatsuda, Deputy Editor-in-Chief, Publishing Division, Business Bureau, Chunichi Shimbun Company
080-3347-1778
The cover photo shows Miyazawa Kenji during his time as a teacher at Hanamaki Agricultural School, standing in a field. What kind of wind did Kenji feel on the land of Iwate?
FACT BOX
- Source: PR TIMES
- Category: New Product