Keigo Higashino
Encyclopedia
is a Japan
ese author
chiefly known for his mystery novels.
, he started writing novels while still working as an engineer at Nippon Denso Co. (presently DENSO
). He won the Edogawa Rampo Award
, which is awarded annually to the finest mystery work, in 1985 for the novel Hōkago (After School) at age 27. Subsequently, he quit his job and started a career as a writer in Tokyo
.
In 1999, he won the Mystery Writers of Japan Award
for the novel Himitsu
(The Secret), which was translated into English by Kerim Yasar and published by Vertical Inc. under the title of Naoko in 2004. In 2006, he won the 134th Naoki Prize
for Yōgisha X no Kenshin
(The Devotion of Suspect X). His novels had been nominated five times before winning with this novel. The novel also won the 6th Honkaku Mystery Grand Prize
.
He writes not only mystery novels but also essays and story books for children. The style of writing differs from his novels, but basically he does not use as many characters as in his novels.
Some of his novels have been made into TV drama series and films:
Japan
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ese author
Author
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chiefly known for his mystery novels.
Biography
Born in OsakaOsaka
is a city in the Kansai region of Japan's main island of Honshu, a designated city under the Local Autonomy Law, the capital city of Osaka Prefecture and also the biggest part of Keihanshin area, which is represented by three major cities of Japan, Kyoto, Osaka and Kobe...
, he started writing novels while still working as an engineer at Nippon Denso Co. (presently DENSO
DENSO
is a global automotive components manufacturer headquartered in the city of Kariya, Aichi Prefecture, Japan. Established December 16, 1949 as , in 1996 the company became DENSO Corporation worldwide...
). He won the Edogawa Rampo Award
Edogawa Rampo Award
The , named after Edogawa Rampo, is a Japanese literary award which has been presented every year by the Mystery Writers of Japan since 1955.Though its name is similar to the Edgar Allan Poe Awards, which has been presented by Mystery Writers of America, the Edogawa Rampo award is not a counterpart...
, which is awarded annually to the finest mystery work, in 1985 for the novel Hōkago (After School) at age 27. Subsequently, he quit his job and started a career as a writer in Tokyo
Tokyo
, ; officially , is one of the 47 prefectures of Japan. Tokyo is the capital of Japan, the center of the Greater Tokyo Area, and the largest metropolitan area of Japan. It is the seat of the Japanese government and the Imperial Palace, and the home of the Japanese Imperial Family...
.
In 1999, he won the Mystery Writers of Japan Award
Mystery Writers of Japan Award
The are presented every year by the Mystery Writers of Japan. They honor the best in crime fiction and critical/biographical work published in the previous year.- MWJ Award for Best Novel winners :...
for the novel Himitsu
Himitsu
, , is a novel by Keigo Higashino, published in English as Naoko by Vertical. The story centers on a man whose wife and daughter are in a terrible accident; the wife dies, but when the daughter wakes up, he discovers his wife's mind inside....
(The Secret), which was translated into English by Kerim Yasar and published by Vertical Inc. under the title of Naoko in 2004. In 2006, he won the 134th Naoki Prize
Naoki Prize
The Naoki Prize is a Japanese literary award presented semiannually. The official name is Naoki Sanjugo Prize. It was created in 1935 by Kikuchi Kan, then editor of the Bungeishunjū magazine, and named in memory of novelist Naoki Sanjugo...
for Yōgisha X no Kenshin
Yōgisha X no Kenshin
is a 2006 novel by Keigo Higashino, the third in his Tantei Galileo series and is his most acclaimed work thus far. The book won him numerous awards, including 134th Naoki Prize which is a highly regarded award in Japan and the 6th Honkaku Mystery Grand Prize....
(The Devotion of Suspect X). His novels had been nominated five times before winning with this novel. The novel also won the 6th Honkaku Mystery Grand Prize
Honkaku Mystery Grand Prize
The are presented every year by the Honkaku Mystery Writers Club of Japan. They honor the best in honkaku mystery fiction and critical work published in the previous year.- Honkaku Mystery Grand Prize for Best Novel winners :...
.
He writes not only mystery novels but also essays and story books for children. The style of writing differs from his novels, but basically he does not use as many characters as in his novels.
Main works
Novels:, 1985, 1988, 1989, 1991, 1994, 1998, 1999, 2003, 2004, 2005 (Tantei Galileo Spin-off) (The Devotion of Suspect X), 2007, 2008, 2010Some of his novels have been made into TV drama series and films:
- HimitsuHimitsu, , is a novel by Keigo Higashino, published in English as Naoko by Vertical. The story centers on a man whose wife and daughter are in a terrible accident; the wife dies, but when the daughter wakes up, he discovers his wife's mind inside....
(Film, 1999, Original Title: Himitsu, 1998) - Lakeside Murdercase (Film, 2004, Original Title: Lakeside, 2002)
- g@meG@meG@me is a 2003 Japanese thriller film, based on a novel by Keigo Higashino.- Plot :Advertising executive Shunsuke Sakuma is at the top of his game. Winning numerous advertising awards, the cool Shunsuke lives a life most men only dream of. He luckily lands a new massive product campaign for Mikado...
(Film, 2003, Original Title: Game no na wa yūkai, 2002) - Tokio chichi e no dengon (TV Drama, 2004 Aug-Sep, Original Title: Tokio 2002)
- ByakuyakōByakuyakois a Japanese drama, broadcast from January 12, 2006 to March 23, 2006. It is based on novel written by Higashino Keigo.-Summary:Byakuyako is a sad story about the promise between a girl and a boy. When they were young, their parents did sick things to them...
(2006) - Tegami (film, 2006)
- GalileoGalileo (Japanese television drama)is a Japanese television drama based on , a novel by the famous mystery writer . It narrates the events and cases encountered by Kaoru Utsumi, a rookie detective, and Manabu Yukawa, a university associate professor, while the two pair up to solve many mysterious cases...
(TV Drama, 2007 and TV Drama SP, 2008, Original Title: Tantei Galileo 1998 and Yochimu 2000) - The SecretThe Secret (2007 film)The Secret is a 2007 thriller, directed by Vincent Perez and a remake of Himitsu, a 1999 Japanese film produced by Yasuhiro Mase , written by Hiroshi Saitô and Directed by Yojiro Takita.-Plot:...
(2007 film based on Himitsu; French title: Si J'etais Toi, meaning "If I Were You") - Ryūsei no KizunaRyusei no Kizunais a novel by the famous mystery writer Keigo Higashino and also a Japanese television drama adapted from the novel. The novel was released on March 5, 2008, after being serialized in Weekly Gendai from September 16, 2006 until September 15, 2007...
(2008) - Yōgisha X no KenshinSuspect Xis a 2008 Japanese mystery-thriller film based on the novel of the same name, directed by Hiroshi Nishitani. The film was a continuation of the popular Japanese serial drama Galileo and included the same cast...
(Film, October 2008) (Suspect X) - Samayou YaibaSamayou Yaibais a Japanese novel written by Keigo Higashino in 2003. In 2009 a Japanese film by Shouichi Mashiko was produced by Toei based on the original novel.- Plot :...
(Film, 2009) - ShinzanmonoShinzanmonois a detective Japanese television drama, part of the Spring 2010 season of the Japanese TBS Network. It is based on the latest novel in the "Kyoichiro Kaga" series by mystery author Keigo Higashino, and is set and filmed in the area of Nihonbashi, Tokyo.-Details:...
(TV Drama, 2010) - Into the White NightInto the White Nightis a 2010 Japanese film directed by Yoshihiro Fukagawa. It was screened in the Main Programme of the Panorama section at the 61st Berlin International Film Festival...
(Film, 2010, Original Title: Byakuyakō, 1999)