Kenji Nakagami

Japanese writer (1946–1992)
Person human Q922345
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Kenji Nakagami

Summary

Kenji Nakagami is a human[1]. Born in Shingu[2], he… he was born on August 2, 1946[3]. He died in Nachikatsuura[4]. He died on August 12, 1992[5]. He worked as a poet[6], novelist[7], writer[8], and literary critic[9]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,650 views/month, #7,250 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Born in Shingu[2], Kenji Nakagami…
  • Kenji Nakagami passed away in Nachikatsuura[4].
  • Kenji Nakagami was born on August 2, 1946[3].
  • Kenji Nakagami died on August 12, 1992[5].
  • Among Kenji Nakagami's spouses was Kyō Kiwa[11].
  • A child of Kenji Nakagami was Nori Nakagami[12].
  • Kenji Nakagami held citizenship in Japan[13].
  • Kenji Nakagami held citizenship in Empire of Japan[14].
  • Japanese was Kenji Nakagami's native language[15].
  • Kenji Nakagami worked as a poet[6].
  • Kenji Nakagami's professions included novelist[7].
  • Kenji Nakagami worked as a writer[8].
  • Kenji Nakagami's professions included literary critic[9].
  • Kenji Nakagami's education included a stint at Shingu High School[16].
  • Kenji Nakagami received the Akutagawa Prize[17].
  • Kenji Nakagami received the Mainichi Publication Culture Award[18].
  • Kenji Nakagami received the Newcomer Award for Fine Art of the Ministry of Education[19].
  • Kenji Nakagami received the Mainichi Film Award for Best Screenplay[20].
  • Kenji Nakagami is recorded as male[21].
  • Kenji Nakagami's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • The cause of death was kidney cancer[23].
  • Kenji Nakagami's family name is recorded as Nakagami[24].
  • Kenji Nakagami's given name is recorded as Kenji[25].
  • Kenji Nakagami's topic's main category is recorded as Q9544593[26].
  • Kenji Nakagami's manner of death is recorded as natural causes[27].

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Origins and Family

Kenji Nakagami's place of birth was Shingu[2]. He was born on August 2, 1946[3]. Japanese was his native language[15].

Education

Kenji Nakagami's education included a stint at Shingu High School[16].

Career and Affiliations

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

Recognition

Awards received include Akutagawa Prize[17], a literary award[28], in Japan[29], founded in 1935[30]; Mainichi Publication Culture Award[18], an award[31], in Japan[32], founded in 1947[33]; Newcomer Award for Fine Art of the Ministry of Education[19], an award[34], in Japan[35], founded in 1968[36]; and Mainichi Film Award for Best Screenplay[20], a class of award[37], in Japan[38], founded in 1946[39].

Personal Life

Among Kenji Nakagami's spouses was Kyō Kiwa[11]. A child of him was Nori Nakagami[12].

Death and Burial

Kenji Nakagami died on August 12, 1992[5]. He died in Nachikatsuura[4]. The cause of death was kidney cancer[23].

Why It Matters

Kenji Nakagami ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,650 views/month, #7,250 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[40] He is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.[41]

FAQs

Where was Kenji Nakagami born?

Kenji Nakagami's place of birth was Shingu[2].

Where did Kenji Nakagami die?

Kenji Nakagami passed away in Nachikatsuura[4].

Who was Kenji Nakagami married to?

Kenji Nakagami's spouses include Kyō Kiwa[11].

What did Kenji Nakagami do for work?

Kenji Nakagami worked as poet[6], novelist[7], writer[8], and literary critic[9].

Where did Kenji Nakagami go to school?

Kenji Nakagami was educated at Shingu High School[16].

What awards did Kenji Nakagami receive?

Honors received include Akutagawa Prize[17], Mainichi Publication Culture Award[18], Newcomer Award for Fine Art of the Ministry of Education[19], and Mainichi Film Award for Best Screenplay[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. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [22] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [8] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] ↑ . bunshun.co.jp. bunshun.co.jp. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [3] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [5] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . 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
  12. [39] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [40] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [41] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  7. 19w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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