Keiko Sena

Japanese picture book artists (1932-2024)
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Keiko Sena

Summary

Keiko Sena is a human[1]. Her place of birth was Tokyo[2]. She was born on January 30, 1932[3]. She passed away in Kanagawa Prefecture[4]. She died on October 23, 2024[5]. She worked as an illustrator[6] and picture book writer[7]. She ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (50 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Keiko Sena's place of birth was Tokyo[2].
  • Keiko Sena was born in Tokyo[9].
  • Keiko Sena died in Kanagawa Prefecture[4].
  • Keiko Sena was born on January 30, 1932[3].
  • Keiko Sena died on October 23, 2024[5].
  • Keiko Sena was married to Enji Ryūtei, 6th[10].
  • A child of Keiko Sena was Ryūnosuke Kuroda[11].
  • A child of Keiko Sena was Kaoru Kuroda[12].
  • Keiko Sena held citizenship in Japan[13].
  • Japanese was Keiko Sena's native language[14].
  • Keiko Sena's professions included illustrator[6].
  • Keiko Sena's professions included picture book writer[7].
  • Keiko Sena was educated at Ochanomizu Women's University High School[15].
  • A notable work attributed to Keiko Sena is Don't Want to Go To Bed[16].
  • Keiko Sena received the Sankei Children's Book Award[17].
  • Keiko Sena was a member of Japan Children’s Book Artists Society[18].
  • Keiko Sena is recorded as female[19].
  • Keiko Sena's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • The cause of death was senility[21].
  • Keiko Sena's family name is recorded as Kuroda[22].
  • Keiko Sena's given name is recorded as Keiko[23].
  • Keiko Sena's pseudonym is recorded as せなけいこ[24].
  • Keiko Sena studied under Takeo Takei[25].
  • Keiko Sena's manner of death is recorded as natural causes[26].
  • Keiko Sena's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Japanese[27].

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Origins and Family

Recorded place of birth include Tokyo[2], a de facto national capital[28], in Japan[29], founded in 1868[30]. Keiko Sena was born on January 30, 1932[3]. Japanese was her native language[14].

Education

Keiko Sena's education included a stint at Ochanomizu Women's University High School[15]. She studied under Takeo Takei[25].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include illustrator[6] and picture book writer[7].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Keiko Sena is Don't Want to Go To Bed[16].

Recognition

Keiko Sena received the Sankei Children's Book Award[17].

Personal Life

Keiko Sena was married to Enji Ryūtei, 6th[10]. Children include Ryūnosuke Kuroda[11], a linguist[31], b. 1964[32], of Japan[33], specialised in Slavic[34] and Kaoru Kuroda[12], a picture book writer[35], b. 1967[36], of Japan[37].

Death and Burial

Keiko Sena died on October 23, 2024[5]. She died in Kanagawa Prefecture[4]. The cause of death was senility[21].

Why It Matters

Keiko Sena ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (50 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[8] She is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[38]

FAQs

Where was Keiko Sena born?

Keiko Sena was born in Tokyo[2].

Where did Keiko Sena die?

Keiko Sena died in Kanagawa Prefecture[4].

Who was Keiko Sena married to?

Keiko Sena's spouses include Enji Ryūtei, 6th[10].

What did Keiko Sena do for work?

Keiko Sena worked as illustrator[6] and picture book writer[7].

Where did Keiko Sena go to school?

Keiko Sena was educated at Ochanomizu Women's University High School[15].

What awards did Keiko Sena receive?

Honors received include Sankei Children's Book Award[17].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [9] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [4] . NHK News Web. Retrieved . www3.nhk.or.jp. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  4. [19] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . wikidata.org.
  7. [20] . wikidata.org.
  8. [11] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [12] . wikidata.org.
  10. [15] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [14] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [6] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [7] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [17] . sankei.com. Retrieved . sankei.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [18] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [21] . NHK News Web. Retrieved . www3.nhk.or.jp. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [3] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [5] . NHK News Web. Retrieved . www3.nhk.or.jp. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [22] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [23] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [24] . ehonnavi.net. Retrieved . ehonnavi.net. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [16] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . ehonnavi.net. Retrieved . ehonnavi.net. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . NHK News Web. Retrieved . www3.nhk.or.jp. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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  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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [38] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 8w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-07-16 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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    Child Ryūnosuke Kuroda, Kaoru Kuroda
    Isni 0000000049653177
    Pseudonym せなけいこ
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