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Shuntarō Tanikawa

1931 – 2024

Japanese poet

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About Shuntarō Tanikawa

Lived 1931 – 2024 (aged 92). Shuntarō Tanikawa was a Japanese poet, screenwriter, writer, lyricist, translator and children's writer.

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Important facts

Birth century
Nationality
Education
Toyotama High School, Tokyo
Awards
Hanatsubaki Award for Contemporary Poetry; Noma award for children's literature; American Book Awards; Hagiwara Sakutarō Award; Asahi Prize; Golden Wreath
Also known as
Shuntaro Tanikawa, Shuntarou Tanikawa

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Shuntarō Tanikawa's

Frequently asked questions

Who was Shuntarō Tanikawa?

Japanese poet (1931–2024)

When was Shuntarō Tanikawa born?

Shuntarō Tanikawa was born on 15 December 1931 in Suginami.

When did Shuntarō Tanikawa die?

Shuntarō Tanikawa died on 13 November 2024 in Tokyo.

What was Shuntarō Tanikawa's occupation?

Shuntarō Tanikawa was a poet, screenwriter, writer, lyricist, translator and children's writer.

What nationality was Shuntarō Tanikawa?

Shuntarō Tanikawa was Japanese.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Shuntarō Tanikawa

· Wikidata: Q1377715

· DBpedia: Shuntaro Tanikawa

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