About Kenta Nishimura
Lived 1967 – 2022 (aged 54). Kenta Nishimura was a Japanese novelist and writer.
was a Japanese novelist. He was awarded the 2010 Akutagawa Prize for the novel Kueki Ressha (苦役列車). Having dropped out of school at fifteen, Nishimura's lack of formal education and candidness concerning his lifestyle has drawn media attention.
Nishimura died in Tokyo on 5 February 2022, at the age of 54. Nishimura complained of poor health while in a taxi he boarded the night before, and was taken to the hospital. Police are investigating the cause of death.
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Who was Kenta Nishimura?
Japanese novelist and writer
When was Kenta Nishimura born?
Kenta Nishimura was born on 12 July 1967 in Edogawa.
When did Kenta Nishimura die?
Kenta Nishimura died on 5 February 2022 in Kita.
What was Kenta Nishimura's occupation?
Kenta Nishimura was a novelist and writer.
What nationality was Kenta Nishimura?
Kenta Nishimura was Japanese.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Kenta Nishimura. https://biography.guide/kenta-nishimura/
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