About Bizan Kawakami
Lived 1869 – 1908 (aged 39). Bizan Kawakami was a Japanese poet and novelist.
was a Japanese novelist of the Meiji era. His real name was Akira Kawakami (川上 亮, Kawakami Akira). Born in Osaka Prefecture, he dropped out of the school of liberal arts in Tokyo University and joined Ken'yusha. After struggling with the rise of naturalist literature yet remaining a popular author until his death, he died by suicide at age 40.
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Who was Bizan Kawakami?
Japanese writer (1869-1908)
When was Bizan Kawakami born?
Bizan Kawakami was born on 5 March 1869 in Osaka.
When did Bizan Kawakami die?
Bizan Kawakami died on 15 June 1908.
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Bizan Kawakami was a poet and novelist.
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Bizan Kawakami was Japanese.
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