Kunio Yanagida

Japanese writer and critic born in 1936
Person human Q11534590
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Summary

Kunio Yanagida was born on June 9, 1936[1], in Kanuma[2]. He has worked as a journalist[3]. He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[4]

Key Facts

  • Spouse: Hideko Ise[5]
  • Country of citizenship: Japan[6]
  • Native language: Japanese[7]
  • Educated at: University of Tokyo[8]
  • Award received: Kikuchi Kan Prize[9], Kodansha Non-Fiction Award[10], Oya Soichi Nonfiction Award[11]
  • Sex or gender: male[12]
  • Given name: Kunio[13]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: Japanese[14]
  • Name in kana: やなぎだ くにお[15]
  • Different from: Kunio Yanagita[16], Kunio Yanagida[17]
  • Writing language: Japanese[18]

FAQs

Where was Kunio Yanagida born?

Kunio Yanagida's place of birth was Kanuma[2].

Who was Kunio Yanagida married to?

Kunio Yanagida's spouses include Hideko Ise[5].

What did Kunio Yanagida do for work?

Kunio Yanagida worked as a journalist[3].

Where did Kunio Yanagida go to school?

Kunio Yanagida was educated at University of Tokyo[8].

What awards did Kunio Yanagida receive?

Honors received include Kikuchi Kan Prize[9], Kodansha Non-Fiction Award[10], and Oya Soichi Nonfiction Award[11].

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  14. [15] ↑ . Japan Search. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.

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  1. [4] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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