Hideo Furukawa

Japanese novelist and playwright (1966-)
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Summary

Hideo Furukawa was born on July 11, 1966[1], in Kōriyama[2]. He has worked as a novelist[3], playwright[4], and writer[5]. He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[6]

Key Facts

  • Country of citizenship: Japan[7]
  • Native language: Japanese[8]
  • Educated at: Waseda University[9]
  • Notable work: Belka, why don't you bark?[10]
  • Award received: Noma Literary New Face Prize[11], Nihon SF Taisho Award[12], Yukio Mishima Prize[13]
  • Sex or gender: male[14]
  • Family name: Furukawa[15]
  • Given name: Hideo[16]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: Japanese[17]
  • Name in native language: 古川日出男[18]
  • Name in kana: ふるかわ ひでお[19]

FAQs

Where was Hideo Furukawa born?

Hideo Furukawa was born in Kōriyama[2].

What did Hideo Furukawa do for work?

Hideo Furukawa worked as a novelist[3], playwright[4], and writer[5].

Where did Hideo Furukawa go to school?

Hideo Furukawa was educated at Waseda University[9].

What awards did Hideo Furukawa receive?

Honors received include Noma Literary New Face Prize[11], Nihon SF Taisho Award[12], and Yukio Mishima Prize[13].

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  1. [6] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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