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Kunio Ogawa

1927 – 2008

Japanese writer

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About Kunio Ogawa

Lived 1927 – 2008 (aged 80). Kunio Ogawa was a Japanese novelist, writer and short story writer.

was a Japanese novelist born in Fujieda, Shizuoka.

Ogawa graduated from the Japanese literature department at Tokyo University. In 1957, he wrote a book titled Aporon no shima (Isles of Apollo) after travelling to the Mediterranean. The book received praise from the novelist Toshio Shimao, which helped launch Ogawa's writing career. His literary style is characterized by insightful exploration of nature and mankind, noted for being clear yet dense.

He died on April 8, 2008, aged 80, in Shizuoka Prefecture.

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Important facts

Birth century
Education
University of Tokyo
Awards
Kawabata award; Sei Itō Award; Yomiuri Prize; Japan Art Academy Prize

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Kunio Ogawa?

Japanese writer (1927–2008)

When was Kunio Ogawa born?

Kunio Ogawa was born on 21 December 1927 in Fujieda.

When did Kunio Ogawa die?

Kunio Ogawa died on 8 April 2008 in Shizuoka.

What was Kunio Ogawa's occupation?

Kunio Ogawa was a novelist, writer and short story writer.

What nationality was Kunio Ogawa?

Kunio Ogawa was Japanese.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Kunio Ogawa

· Wikidata: Q1381627

· DBpedia: Kunio Ogawa

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