About Kenji Maruyama
Born 1943. Kenji Maruyama is a Japanese novelist and writer.
is a Japanese author. He received the Akutagawa Prize for one of his novels, , in 1966, at the age of 23, becoming the third of an often touted group of college seniors to win the prize at age 23, following Ishihara Shintaro and Oe Kenzaburo.
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Who is Kenji Maruyama?
Japanese writer
When was Kenji Maruyama born?
Kenji Maruyama was born on 23 December 1943 in Iiyama.
What is Kenji Maruyama's occupation?
Kenji Maruyama is a novelist and writer.
What nationality is Kenji Maruyama?
Kenji Maruyama is Japanese.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Kenji Maruyama. https://biography.guide/kenji-maruyama/
MLA: "Kenji Maruyama." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/kenji-maruyama/.
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