Banana Yoshimoto
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Summary
Banana Yoshimoto was born on July 24, 1964[1], in Bunkyō-ku[2]. She has worked as a writer[3], short story writer[4], essayist[5], and novelist[6]. She ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6,637 views/month, #7,025 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Father: Takaaki Yoshimoto[8]
- Country of citizenship: Japan[9]
- Native language: Japanese[10]
- Field of work: literature[11]
- Educated at: Nihon University[12]
- Notable work: Kitchen[13], NP[14], Shirakawa yofune o yobune[15]
- Award received: Kaien Shinjin Bungakusho[16], Izumi Kyōka Prize for Literature[17], Yamamoto Shūgorō Prize[18], Murasaki Shikibu Prize[19], Bunkamura Les Deux Magots Literature Award[20], Tanizaki Prize[21]
- Sex or gender: female[22]
- Genre: essay[23]
- Family name: Yoshimoto[24]
- Given name: Banana[25]
- Official website: http://www.yoshimotobanana.com/[26]
- Topic's main category: Q9439052[27]
- Described by source: Metzler Autorinnen Lexikon (1 ed.)[28]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Japanese[29]
- Birth name: 吉本 真秀子[30]
- Name in native language: 吉本ばなな[31]
- Start of work period: 1986[32]
- Sibling: Yoiko Haruno[33]
Why It Matters
Banana Yoshimoto has Wikipedia articles in 24 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[34] She is known by 32 alternative names across languages and contexts.[35]
Works attributed to her include Kitchen[36], a literary work[37]; Goodbye Tsugumi[38], a literary work[39]; and NP[40], a literary work[41].
FAQs
Where was Banana Yoshimoto born?
Banana Yoshimoto's place of birth was Bunkyō-ku[2].
Who were Banana Yoshimoto's parents?
Banana Yoshimoto's father was Takaaki Yoshimoto[8].
What did Banana Yoshimoto do for work?
Banana Yoshimoto worked as a writer[3], short story writer[4], essayist[5], and novelist[6].
Where did Banana Yoshimoto go to school?
Banana Yoshimoto was educated at Nihon University[12].
What awards did Banana Yoshimoto receive?
Honors received include Kaien Shinjin Bungakusho[16], Izumi Kyōka Prize for Literature[17], Yamamoto Shūgorō Prize[18], and Murasaki Shikibu Prize[19].