Mieko Kawakami Japanese Singer Born 1976 in Jōtō-ku

Biography

Mieko Kawakami is a Japanese singer born on 29 August 1976 in Jōtō-ku.

Early life

She went on to study at Osaka Municipal Kogei High School and Nihon University.

Career

Record labels on file include Victor Entertainment.

Recognition

Her awards include an Akutagawa Prize (2007). Her other honours include a Chuya Nakahara Prize (2009) and a Murasaki Shikibu Prize (2010). The records list 7 awards won and one nomination for her.

Personal life

She has been married to Kazushige Abe since 2011.

Awards and nominations

7 won, 1 nominated

Year	Award	For	Result
2023	Yomiuri Prize		Won
2019	Mainichi Publication Culture Award		Won
2016	Junichi Watanabe Award		Won
2013	Tanizaki Prize		Won
2010	Murasaki Shikibu Prize		Won
2009	Chuya Nakahara Prize		Won
2007	Akutagawa Prize		Won
2022	International Booker Prize	Heaven	Nominated

Mieko Kawakami on Social Media

Counts with the date they were read

IG Instagram @kawakami_mieko 138K 138,157 followers, as of October 2026

X X (Twitter) @mieko_kawakami

Frequently asked questions

How old is Mieko Kawakami?

Mieko Kawakami is 50 years old, born on 29 August 1976 in Jōtō-ku.

What is Mieko Kawakami’s nationality?

Mieko Kawakami is Japanese, born in Jōtō-ku.

Who is Mieko Kawakami married to?

Mieko Kawakami is married to Kazushige Abe; they married in 2011.

Has Mieko Kawakami won any awards?

Yes. 7 awards are on record, including Yomiuri Prize (2023).

Sources

• Wikidata (Q455930), accessed October 2026
• Follower counts: dated individually above
• Photo: Millswyn · CC0

Last checked 10 October 2026 by the Wiki of Celebs editorial team

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