About Kenjiro Haitani
Lived 1934 – 2006 (aged 72). Kenjiro Haitani was a Japanese writer and novelist.
was a Japanese author of children's literature.
He was the author of Usagi no me ("A Rabbit's Eyes") and Taiyo no Ko ("Children of the Sun"), both best-sellers.
Haitani died of esophageal cancer on 23 November 2006, aged 72. According to his wishes, no funeral services were held.
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Who was Kenjiro Haitani?
Japanese children's writer, elementary school teacher, and socialist intellectuals (1934–2006)
When was Kenjiro Haitani born?
Kenjiro Haitani was born on 31 October 1934 in Kobe.
When did Kenjiro Haitani die?
Kenjiro Haitani died on 23 November 2006.
What was Kenjiro Haitani's occupation?
Kenjiro Haitani was a writer and novelist.
What nationality was Kenjiro Haitani?
Kenjiro Haitani was Japanese.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Kenjiro Haitani. https://biography.guide/kenjiro-haitani/
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