Keiko Sena

Japanese picture book artists (1932-2024)
Person human Q17160333
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Summary

Keiko Sena is a human[1]. Her place of birth was Tokyo[2]. She was born on January 30, 1932[3]. She passed away in Kanagawa Prefecture[4]. She died on October 23, 2024[5]. She worked as an illustrator[6] and picture book writer[7]. She ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,512 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Keiko Sena's place of birth was Tokyo[2].
  • Keiko Sena died in Kanagawa Prefecture[4].
  • Keiko Sena was born on January 30, 1932[3].
  • Keiko Sena died on October 23, 2024[5].
  • Among Keiko Sena's spouses was Enji Ryūtei, 6th[9].
  • A child of Keiko Sena was Ryūnosuke Kuroda[10].
  • A child of Keiko Sena was Kaoru Kuroda[11].
  • Keiko Sena held citizenship in Japan[12].
  • Japanese was Keiko Sena's native language[13].
  • Keiko Sena's professions included illustrator[6].
  • Keiko Sena's professions included picture book writer[7].
  • Keiko Sena's education included a stint at Ochanomizu Women's University High School[14].
  • A notable work attributed to Keiko Sena is Don't Want to Go To Bed[15].
  • Keiko Sena received the Sankei Children's Book Award[16].
  • Keiko Sena was a member of Japan Children’s Book Artists Society[17].
  • Keiko Sena is recorded as female[18].
  • Keiko Sena's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • The cause of death was senility[20].
  • Keiko Sena's family name is recorded as Kuroda[21].
  • Keiko Sena's given name is recorded as Keiko[22].
  • Keiko Sena's pseudonym is recorded as せなけいこ[23].
  • Keiko Sena studied under Takeo Takei[24].
  • Keiko Sena's manner of death is recorded as natural causes[25].
  • Keiko Sena's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Japanese[26].
  • Keiko Sena's birth name is recorded as 瀬名 恵子[27].

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Origins and Family

Keiko Sena was born in Tokyo[2]. She was born on January 30, 1932[3]. Japanese was her native language[13].

Education

Keiko Sena's education included a stint at Ochanomizu Women's University High School[14]. She studied under Takeo Takei[24].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include illustrator[6] and picture book writer[7].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Keiko Sena is Don't Want to Go To Bed[15].

Recognition

Keiko Sena received the Sankei Children's Book Award[16].

Personal Life

Keiko Sena was married to Enji Ryūtei, 6th[9]. Children include Ryūnosuke Kuroda[10], a linguist[28], b. 1964[29], of Japan[30], specialised in Slavic[31] and Kaoru Kuroda[11], a picture book writer[32], b. 1967[33], of Japan[34].

Death and Burial

Keiko Sena died on October 23, 2024[5]. She died in Kanagawa Prefecture[4]. The cause of death was senility[20].

Why It Matters

Keiko Sena ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,512 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[8] She is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[35]

FAQs

Where was Keiko Sena born?

Keiko Sena was born in Tokyo[2].

Where did Keiko Sena die?

Keiko Sena died in Kanagawa Prefecture[4].

Who was Keiko Sena married to?

Keiko Sena's spouses include Enji Ryūtei, 6th[9].

What did Keiko Sena do for work?

Keiko Sena worked as illustrator[6] and picture book writer[7].

Where did Keiko Sena go to school?

Keiko Sena was educated at Ochanomizu Women's University High School[14].

What awards did Keiko Sena receive?

Honors received include Sankei Children's Book Award[16].

References

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  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

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [35] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 4w ago · ならちゃん · 2026-09-22 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Allcinema person id → 515881
    "/* wbsetclaim-create:1||1 */ Allcinema person id: 515881, Matched to [[:toollabs:mix-n-match/#/entry/322397262|せなけいこ (#322397262)]] in [[:toollabs:mix-n-match/#/catalog/8395|Allcinema person]] #mix'n'"
  2. 14w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-07-16 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    National library of israel j9u id → 987007358065905171
    Child → Ryūnosuke Kuroda, Kaoru Kuroda
    Isni → 0000000049653177
    Pseudonym → せなけいこ
    + 37 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
    "/* wbeditentity-update:0| */ QuickStatements 3.0 [[:toollabs:qs-dev/batch/41864|batch #41864]]: remove redundant P887 reference"
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