Akira Yoshimura

Japanese writer (1927-2006)
Person human Q419060
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Akira Yoshimura

Summary

Akira Yoshimura is a human[1]. Born in Arakawa[2], he… he was born on May 1, 1927[3]. He died in Mitaka[4]. He died on July 31, 2006[5]. He worked as a writer[6], novelist[7], screenwriter[8], and historian[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (158 views/month, #7,279 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Akira Yoshimura was born in Arakawa[2].
  • Akira Yoshimura passed away in Mitaka[4].
  • Akira Yoshimura was born on May 1, 1927[3].
  • Akira Yoshimura died on July 31, 2006[5].
  • Akira Yoshimura was married to Setsuko Tsumura[11].
  • Akira Yoshimura held citizenship in Japan[12].
  • Akira Yoshimura held citizenship in Empire of Japan[13].
  • Akira Yoshimura worked as a writer[6].
  • Akira Yoshimura worked as a novelist[7].
  • Akira Yoshimura worked as a screenwriter[8].
  • Akira Yoshimura worked as a historian[9].
  • Akira Yoshimura's field of work was belletristic literature[14].
  • Akira Yoshimura was educated at Gakushuin University[15].
  • A notable work attributed to Akira Yoshimura is Q131787276[16].
  • A notable work attributed to Akira Yoshimura is Hagoku[17].
  • Akira Yoshimura received the Order of the Rising Sun, 3rd class[18].
  • Akira Yoshimura received the Kikuchi Kan Prize[19].
  • Akira Yoshimura received the Yoshikawa Eiji Prize for Literature[20].
  • Akira Yoshimura received the Japan Art Academy Prize[21].
  • Akira Yoshimura received the Osaragi Jirō Award[22].
  • Akira Yoshimura is recorded as male[23].
  • Akira Yoshimura's instance of is recorded as human[24].
  • Akira Yoshimura's family name is recorded as Yoshimura[25].
  • Akira Yoshimura's given name is recorded as Akira[26].
  • Akira Yoshimura's topic's main category is recorded as Category:Akira Yoshimura[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Arakawa[2], Akira Yoshimura… he was born on May 1, 1927[3].

Education

Akira Yoshimura was educated at Gakushuin University[15].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include writer[6], novelist[7], screenwriter[8], and historian[9]. Akira Yoshimura's field of work was belletristic literature[14].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Q131787276[16] and Hagoku[17].

Recognition

Awards received include Order of the Rising Sun, 3rd class[18], a grade of an order[28], in Japan[29], founded in 1875[30]; Kikuchi Kan Prize[19], a literary award[31], in Japan[32]; Yoshikawa Eiji Prize for Literature[20], a literary award[33], in Japan[34]; Japan Art Academy Prize[21], an art prize[35], in Japan[36], founded in 1942[37]; and Osaragi Jirō Award[22], an award[38], in Japan[39].

Personal Life

Among Akira Yoshimura's spouses was Setsuko Tsumura[11].

Death and Burial

Akira Yoshimura died on July 31, 2006[5]. He died in Mitaka[4].

Why It Matters

Akira Yoshimura ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (158 views/month, #7,279 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[40] He is known by 14 alternative names across languages and contexts.[41]

FAQs

Where was Akira Yoshimura born?

Akira Yoshimura was born in Arakawa[2].

Where did Akira Yoshimura die?

Akira Yoshimura passed away in Mitaka[4].

Who was Akira Yoshimura married to?

Akira Yoshimura's spouses include Setsuko Tsumura[11].

What did Akira Yoshimura do for work?

Akira Yoshimura worked as writer[6], novelist[7], screenwriter[8], and historian[9].

Where did Akira Yoshimura go to school?

Akira Yoshimura was educated at Gakushuin University[15].

What awards did Akira Yoshimura receive?

Honors received include Order of the Rising Sun, 3rd class[18], Kikuchi Kan Prize[19], Yoshikawa Eiji Prize for Literature[20], and Japan Art Academy Prize[21].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [23] . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . wikidata.org.
  7. [24] . wikidata.org.
  8. [15] . wikidata.org.
  9. [14] . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . wikidata.org.
  12. [8] . wikidata.org.
  13. [9] . wikidata.org.
  14. [18] . wikidata.org.
  15. [19] . wikidata.org.
  16. [20] . wikidata.org.
  17. [21] . wikidata.org.
  18. [22] . wikidata.org.
  19. [3] . wikidata.org.
  20. [5] . wikidata.org.
  21. [25] . wikidata.org.
  22. [26] . wikidata.org.
  23. [16] . wikidata.org.
  24. [17] . 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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  1. 8d ago · ならちゃん · 2026-09-05 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  2. 5w ago · Yirba · 2026-08-08 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  3. 7w ago · ならちゃん · 2026-07-26 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Douban personage id 27587363
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  4. 8w ago · ならちゃん · 2026-07-17 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  5. 9w ago · ならちゃん · 2026-07-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  6. 16w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation writer, novelist, screenwriter +1
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  7. 17w ago · Maculosae tegmine lyncis · 2026-05-15 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Dedicated heritage entity Yoshimura Akira Commemorative Museum of Modern Literature, Q139813849
    "/* wbsetclaim-create:2||1 */ [[Property:P8786]]: [[Q139813849]]"
  8. 17w ago · Maculosae tegmine lyncis · 2026-05-15 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Dedicated heritage entity Yoshimura Akira Commemorative Museum of Modern Literature, Q139813849
    "/* wbsetclaim-create:2||1 */ [[Property:P8786]]: [[Q38277897]]"
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