About Hideo Osabe
Lived 1934 – 2018 (aged 84). Hideo Osabe was a Japanese novelist, film director, film screenwriter and writer.
was a Japanese essayist and novelist. His work focused on movies and Osamu Dazai.
He was born in Aomori Prefecture, where Dazai was also born. He also once directed a movie.
He won the Naoki Prize in 1973 for Tsugaru jongara bushi and Tsugaru yosare bushi.
He was awarded a Medal of Honor (with Purple Ribbon, for contributions to education and culture) from the Japanese government in 2002.
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Who was Hideo Osabe?
Japanese writer
When was Hideo Osabe born?
Hideo Osabe was born on 3 September 1934 in Hirosaki.
When did Hideo Osabe die?
Hideo Osabe died on 18 October 2018.
What was Hideo Osabe's occupation?
Hideo Osabe was a novelist, film director, film screenwriter and writer.
What nationality was Hideo Osabe?
Hideo Osabe was Japanese.
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