Chōkitsu Kurumatani

Japanese novelist and writer
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Chōkitsu Kurumatani

Summary

Chōkitsu Kurumatani is a human[1]. He was born in Shikama[2]. He was born on July 1, 1945[3]. He passed away in Tokyo[4]. He died on May 17, 2015[5]. He worked as a novelist[6] and writer[7].

Key Facts

  • Chōkitsu Kurumatani was born in Shikama[2].
  • Chōkitsu Kurumatani died in Tokyo[4].
  • Chōkitsu Kurumatani was born on July 1, 1945[3].
  • Chōkitsu Kurumatani died on May 17, 2015[5].
  • Chōkitsu Kurumatani was married to Junko Takahashi[8].
  • Chōkitsu Kurumatani held citizenship in Japan[9].
  • Chōkitsu Kurumatani held citizenship in Empire of Japan[10].
  • Japanese was Chōkitsu Kurumatani's native language[11].
  • Chōkitsu Kurumatani's professions included novelist[6].
  • Chōkitsu Kurumatani's professions included writer[7].
  • Chōkitsu Kurumatani was educated at Keio University[12].
  • Chōkitsu Kurumatani received the Newcomer Award for Fine Art of the Ministry of Education[13].
  • Chōkitsu Kurumatani received the Yukio Mishima Prize[14].
  • Chōkitsu Kurumatani received the Hirabayashi Taiko Prize[15].
  • Chōkitsu Kurumatani received the Naoki Prize[16].
  • Chōkitsu Kurumatani received the Kawabata award[17].
  • Chōkitsu Kurumatani is recorded as male[18].
  • Chōkitsu Kurumatani's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Chōkitsu Kurumatani's manner of death is recorded as accidental death[20].
  • Chōkitsu Kurumatani's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Japanese[21].
  • Chōkitsu Kurumatani's name in native language is recorded as 車谷長吉[22].
  • Chōkitsu Kurumatani's name in kana is recorded as くるまたに ちょうきつ[23].
  • Chōkitsu Kurumatani's start of work period is recorded as 1970[24].
  • Chōkitsu Kurumatani's copyright status as a creator is recorded as works protected by copyrights[25].

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Origins and Family

Born in Shikama[2], Chōkitsu Kurumatani… he was born on July 1, 1945[3]. Japanese was his native language[11].

Education

Chōkitsu Kurumatani's education included a stint at Keio University[12].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include novelist[6] and writer[7].

Recognition

Awards received include Newcomer Award for Fine Art of the Ministry of Education[13], an award[26], in Japan[27], founded in 1968[28]; Yukio Mishima Prize[14], a literary award[29], in Japan[30], founded in 1988[31]; Hirabayashi Taiko Prize[15], an award[32], in Japan[33], founded in 1973[34]; Naoki Prize[16], a literary award[35], in Japan[36], founded in 1935[37]; and Kawabata award[17], a literary award[38], in Japan[39], founded in 1974[40].

Personal Life

Chōkitsu Kurumatani was married to Junko Takahashi[8].

Death and Burial

Chōkitsu Kurumatani died on May 17, 2015[5]. He died in Tokyo[4].

FAQs

Where was Chōkitsu Kurumatani born?

Born in Shikama[2], Chōkitsu Kurumatani…

Where did Chōkitsu Kurumatani die?

Chōkitsu Kurumatani died in Tokyo[4].

Who was Chōkitsu Kurumatani married to?

Chōkitsu Kurumatani's spouses include Junko Takahashi[8].

What did Chōkitsu Kurumatani do for work?

Chōkitsu Kurumatani worked as novelist[6] and writer[7].

Where did Chōkitsu Kurumatani go to school?

Chōkitsu Kurumatani was educated at Keio University[12].

What awards did Chōkitsu Kurumatani receive?

Honors received include Newcomer Award for Fine Art of the Ministry of Education[13], Yukio Mishima Prize[14], Hirabayashi Taiko Prize[15], and Naoki Prize[16].

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
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  3. [18] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  7. [19] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [12] . wikidata.org.
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  20. [21] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  1. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

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