Chōkitsu Kurumatani

Japanese novelist and writer
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Summary

Chōkitsu Kurumatani was born on July 1, 1945[1], in Shikama[2]. He died on May 17, 2015[3], in Tokyo[4]. He worked as a novelist[5] and writer[6]. He is known by 17 alternative names across languages and contexts.[7]

Key Facts

  • Spouse: Junko Takahashi[8]
  • Country of citizenship: Japan[9], Empire of Japan[10]
  • Native language: Japanese[11]
  • Educated at: Keio University[12]
  • Award received: Newcomer Award for Fine Art of the Ministry of Education[13], Yukio Mishima Prize[14], Hirabayashi Taiko Prize[15], Naoki Prize[16], Kawabata award[17]
  • Sex or gender: male[18]
  • Manner of death: accidental death[19]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: Japanese[20]
  • Name in native language: 車谷長吉[21]
  • Name in kana: くるまたに ちょうきつ[22]
  • Start of work period: 1970[23]
  • Copyright status as a creator: works protected by copyrights[24]

FAQs

Where was Chōkitsu Kurumatani born?

Chōkitsu Kurumatani's place of birth was Shikama[2].

Where did Chōkitsu Kurumatani die?

Chōkitsu Kurumatani died in Tokyo[4].

Who was Chōkitsu Kurumatani married to?

Chōkitsu Kurumatani's spouses include Junko Takahashi[8].

What did Chōkitsu Kurumatani do for work?

Chōkitsu Kurumatani worked as a novelist[5] and writer[6].

Where did Chōkitsu Kurumatani go to school?

Chōkitsu Kurumatani was educated at Keio University[12].

What awards did Chōkitsu Kurumatani receive?

Honors received include Newcomer Award for Fine Art of the Ministry of Education[13], Yukio Mishima Prize[14], Hirabayashi Taiko Prize[15], and Naoki Prize[16].

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  1. [7] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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