About Fumiko Takeshita
Lived 1957 – 2026 (aged 69). Fumiko Takeshita was a Japanese novelist, picture book writer and children's writer.
Fumiko Takeshita (Japanese:竹下文子; February 18, 1957 – March 10, 2026) was a Japanese children's literature writer and picture book author.
Life and career Takeshita was born in Fukuoka Prefecture on February 18, 1957. She graduated from the Faculty of Education, Tokyo Gakugei University.
Throughout her career, she published numerous books, as well as translations.
Takeshita died from cancer on March 10, 2026, at the age of 69.
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Who was Fumiko Takeshita?
Japanese novelist
When was Fumiko Takeshita born?
Fumiko Takeshita was born on 18 February 1957 in Fukuoka Prefecture.
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Fumiko Takeshita died on 10 March 2026 in Shimoda.
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Fumiko Takeshita was a novelist, picture book writer and children's writer.
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Fumiko Takeshita was Japanese.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Fumiko Takeshita. https://biography.guide/fumiko-takeshita/
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