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], and screenwriter[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (291 views/month, #7,279 of 1,000,298).[9]

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[10].
  • Akira Yoshimura held citizenship in Japan[11].
  • Akira Yoshimura held citizenship in Empire of Japan[12].
  • Akira Yoshimura worked as a writer[6].
  • Akira Yoshimura worked as a novelist[7].
  • Akira Yoshimura worked as a screenwriter[8].
  • Akira Yoshimura's field of work was belletristic literature[13].
  • Akira Yoshimura was educated at Gakushuin University[14].
  • A notable work attributed to Akira Yoshimura is Q131787276[15].
  • A notable work attributed to Akira Yoshimura is Hagoku[16].
  • Akira Yoshimura received the Order of the Rising Sun, 3rd class[17].
  • Akira Yoshimura received the Kikuchi Kan Prize[18].
  • Akira Yoshimura received the Yoshikawa Eiji Prize for Literature[19].
  • Akira Yoshimura received the Japan Art Academy Prize[20].
  • Akira Yoshimura received the Osaragi Jirō Award[21].
  • Akira Yoshimura is recorded as male[22].
  • Akira Yoshimura's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Akira Yoshimura's family name is recorded as Yoshimura[24].
  • Akira Yoshimura's given name is recorded as Akira[25].
  • Akira Yoshimura's topic's main category is recorded as Category:Akira Yoshimura[26].
  • Akira Yoshimura's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Japanese[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[14].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include writer[6], novelist[7], and screenwriter[8]. Akira Yoshimura's field of work was belletristic literature[13].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Q131787276[15] and Hagoku[16].

Recognition

Awards received include Order of the Rising Sun, 3rd class[17], a grade of an order[28], in Japan[29], founded in 1875[30]; Kikuchi Kan Prize[18], a literary award[31], in Japan[32]; Yoshikawa Eiji Prize for Literature[19], a literary award[33], in Japan[34]; Japan Art Academy Prize[20], an art prize[35], in Japan[36], founded in 1942[37]; and Osaragi Jirō Award[21], an award[38], in Japan[39].

Personal Life

Among Akira Yoshimura's spouses was Setsuko Tsumura[10].

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 (291 views/month, #7,279 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[40] He is known by 6 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[10].

What did Akira Yoshimura do for work?

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

Where did Akira Yoshimura go to school?

Akira Yoshimura was educated at Gakushuin University[14].

What awards did Akira Yoshimura receive?

Honors received include Order of the Rising Sun, 3rd class[17], Kikuchi Kan Prize[18], Yoshikawa Eiji Prize for Literature[19], and Japan Art Academy Prize[20].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [22] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . wikidata.org.
  7. [23] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [14] . wikidata.org.
  9. [13] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . wikidata.org.
  12. [8] . wikidata.org.
  13. [17] . wikidata.org.
  14. [18] . wikidata.org.
  15. [19] . kodansha.co.jp. Retrieved . kodansha.co.jp. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [20] . wikidata.org.
  17. [21] . asahi.com. Retrieved . asahi.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [24] . wikidata.org.
  21. [25] . wikidata.org.
  22. [15] . wikidata.org.
  23. [16] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . 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. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [40] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [41] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 11d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation writer, novelist, screenwriter
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  2. 16d ago · Maculosae tegmine lyncis · 2026-05-15 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Dedicated heritage entity ['Q38277897', 'Q139813849']
    "/* wbsetclaim-create:2||1 */ [[Property:P8786]]: [[Q139813849]]"
  3. 16d ago · Maculosae tegmine lyncis · 2026-05-15 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Dedicated heritage entity ['Q38277897', 'Q139813849']
    "/* wbsetclaim-create:2||1 */ [[Property:P8786]]: [[Q38277897]]"
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