Osamu Dazai
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Osamu Dazai
Summary
Osamu Dazai is a human[1]. Born in Kanagi[2], he… he was born on June 19, 1909[3]. He passed away in Mitaka[4]. He died on June 13, 1948[5]. He worked as a writer[6], novelist[7], and short story writer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.54% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (67,434 views/month, #5,412 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Born in Kanagi[2], Osamu Dazai…
- Osamu Dazai died in Mitaka[4].
- Osamu Dazai was born on June 19, 1909[3].
- Osamu Dazai died on June 13, 1948[5].
- Osamu Dazai is buried at Zenrin Temple[10].
- Osamu Dazai's father was Tsushima Gen'emon[11].
- Among Osamu Dazai's spouses was Michiko Tsushima[12].
- A child of Osamu Dazai was Yūko Tsushima[13].
- A child of Osamu Dazai was Haruko Ōta[14].
- Osamu Dazai held citizenship in Japan[15].
- Japanese was Osamu Dazai's native language[16].
- Osamu Dazai's professions included writer[6].
- Osamu Dazai's professions included novelist[7].
- Osamu Dazai worked as a short story writer[8].
- Osamu Dazai's education included a stint at University of Tokyo[17].
- Osamu Dazai was educated at Hirosaki University[18].
- Osamu Dazai was educated at Aomori Prefectural Aomori High School[19].
- A notable work attributed to Osamu Dazai is The Setting Sun[20].
- A notable work attributed to Osamu Dazai is No Longer Human[21].
- A notable work attributed to Osamu Dazai is Run, Melos![22].
- A notable work attributed to Osamu Dazai is Otogi-zôshi[23].
- Osamu Dazai is recorded as male[24].
- Osamu Dazai's instance of is recorded as human[25].
- Osamu Dazai is associated with the I-novel movement[26].
- Osamu Dazai is associated with the Buraiha movement[27].
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Origins and Family
Born in Kanagi[2], Osamu Dazai… he was born on June 19, 1909[3]. His father was Tsushima Gen'emon[11]. Japanese was his native language[16].
Education
Educated at University of Tokyo[17], a research university[28], in Japan[29], founded in 1877[30], headquartered in Hongō campus[31]; Hirosaki University[18], a university[32], in Japan[33], founded in 1876[34]; and Aomori Prefectural Aomori High School[19], a Japanese high school[35], in Japan[36], founded in 1900[37].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include writer[6], novelist[7], and short story writer[8].
Works and Contributions
Notable works include The Setting Sun[20], a literary work[38]; No Longer Human[21], a literary work[39]; Run, Melos![22], a literary work[40], founded in 1940[41]; and Otogi-zôshi[23], a literary work[42]. Things named for Osamu Dazai include Dazai Osamu Prize[43], an award[44], in Japan[45], founded in 1965[46].
Personal Life
Osamu Dazai was married to Michiko Tsushima[12]. Children include Yūko Tsushima[13], a writer[47], 1947–2016[48], of Japan[49], awarded the Toshiko Tamura Prize[50] and Haruko Ōta[14], a novelist[51], b. 1947[52], of Japan[53], awarded the Jōji Tsubota Award[54].
Death and Burial
Osamu Dazai died on June 13, 1948[5]. He died in Mitaka[4]. The cause of death was drowning[55]. Burial took place at Zenrin Temple[10].
Why It Matters
Osamu Dazai ranks in the top 0.54% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (67,434 views/month, #5,412 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[56] He is known by 46 alternative names across languages and contexts.[57]
Works attributed to him include No Longer Human[58], a literary work[59]; The Setting Sun[60], a literary work[61]; and Run, Melos![62], a literary work[63], founded in 1940[64]. Entities named for him include Dazai Osamu Prize[43], an award[44], in Japan[45], founded in 1965[46].
FAQs
Where was Osamu Dazai born?
Osamu Dazai was born in Kanagi[2].
Where did Osamu Dazai die?
Osamu Dazai passed away in Mitaka[4].
Who were Osamu Dazai's parents?
Osamu Dazai's father was Tsushima Gen'emon[11].
Who was Osamu Dazai married to?
Osamu Dazai's spouses include Michiko Tsushima[12].
What did Osamu Dazai do for work?
Osamu Dazai worked as writer[6], novelist[7], and short story writer[8].
Where did Osamu Dazai go to school?
Osamu Dazai was educated at University of Tokyo[17], Hirosaki University[18], and Aomori Prefectural Aomori High School[19].