Jun Takami

Japanese writer (1907–1965)
Person human Q2389134
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Jun Takami

Summary

Jun Takami is a human[1]. His place of birth was Mikuni[2]. He was born on January 30, 1907[3]. He died in Chiba[4]. He died on August 17, 1965[5]. He worked as a poet[6], novelist[7], diarist[8], and writer[9]. He has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[10]

Key Facts

  • Jun Takami's place of birth was Mikuni[2].
  • Jun Takami died in Chiba[4].
  • Jun Takami was born on January 30, 1907[3].
  • Jun Takami died on August 17, 1965[5].
  • Jun Takami is buried at Tōkei-ji Temple[11].
  • A child of Jun Takami was Kyōko Takami[12].
  • Jun Takami held citizenship in Japan[13].
  • Jun Takami held citizenship in Empire of Japan[14].
  • Japanese was Jun Takami's native language[15].
  • Jun Takami worked as a poet[6].
  • Jun Takami's professions included novelist[7].
  • Jun Takami's professions included diarist[8].
  • Jun Takami worked as a writer[9].
  • Jun Takami's education included a stint at University of Tokyo[16].
  • Jun Takami received the Mainichi Publication Culture Award[17].
  • Jun Takami received the Shinchosha literature award[18].
  • Jun Takami received the Noma Literary Prize[19].
  • Jun Takami received the Person of Cultural Merit[20].
  • Jun Takami is recorded as male[21].
  • Jun Takami's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Jun Takami's Commons category is recorded as Jun Takami[23].
  • The cause of death was esophageal cancer[24].
  • Jun Takami's family name is recorded as Takami[25].
  • Jun Takami's given name is recorded as Jun[26].
  • Jun Takami's topic's main category is recorded as Category:Jun Takami[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Mikuni[2], Jun Takami… he was born on January 30, 1907[3]. Japanese was his native language[15].

Education

Jun Takami was educated at University of Tokyo[16].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include poet[6], novelist[7], diarist[8], and writer[9].

Recognition

Awards received include Mainichi Publication Culture Award[17], an award[28], in Japan[29], founded in 1947[30]; Shinchosha literature award[18], a literary award[31], in Japan[32], founded in 1954[33]; Noma Literary Prize[19], a literary award[34], in Japan[35], founded in 1941[36]; and Person of Cultural Merit[20], a title of honor[37], in Japan[38].

Personal Life

A child of Jun Takami was Kyōko Takami[12].

Death and Burial

Jun Takami died on August 17, 1965[5]. He passed away in Chiba[4]. The cause of death was esophageal cancer[24]. He is buried at Tōkei-ji Temple[11].

Why It Matters

Jun Takami has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[10] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[39]

FAQs

Where was Jun Takami born?

Born in Mikuni[2], Jun Takami…

Where did Jun Takami die?

Jun Takami died in Chiba[4].

What did Jun Takami do for work?

Jun Takami worked as poet[6], novelist[7], diarist[8], and writer[9].

Where did Jun Takami go to school?

Jun Takami was educated at University of Tokyo[16].

What awards did Jun Takami receive?

Honors received include Mainichi Publication Culture Award[17], Shinchosha literature award[18], Noma Literary Prize[19], and Person of Cultural Merit[20].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [21] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . wikidata.org.
  5. [14] . wikidata.org.
  6. [22] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] . wikidata.org.
  8. [16] . wikidata.org.
  9. [15] . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . wikidata.org.
  12. [8] . wikidata.org.
  13. [9] . wikidata.org.
  14. [11] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [23] . wikidata.org.
  20. [24] . wikidata.org.
  21. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [39] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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