Makoto Shiina

Japanese writer, novelist and essayist
Person human Q11540829
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Summary

Makoto Shiina was born on June 14, 1944[1], in Setagaya[2]. He has worked as a writer[3], novelist[4], essayist[5], film director[6], and photographer[7]. He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[8]

Key Facts

  • Spouse: Ichie Watanabe[9]
  • Child: Yō Watanabe[10]
  • Country of citizenship: Japan[11]
  • Native language: Japanese[12]
  • Award received: Eiji Yoshikawa literary award for newcomers[13], Nihon SF Taisho Award[14], Fumiko Yamaji Award[15], Japanese Film Critics Awards[16]
  • Member of: Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of Japan[17]
  • Sex or gender: male[18]
  • Genre: science fiction[19]
  • Family name: Shiina[20]
  • Given name: Makoto[21]
  • Official website: https://www.shiina-tabi-bungakukan.com/[22]
  • Topic's main category: Q10074519[23]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: Japanese[24]
  • Birth name: 椎名 誠[25]
  • Name in native language: 椎名 誠[26]
  • Name in kana: しいな まこと[27]
  • Writing language: Japanese[28]
  • Copyright status as a creator: works protected by copyrights[29]

FAQs

Where was Makoto Shiina born?

Makoto Shiina's place of birth was Setagaya[2].

Who was Makoto Shiina married to?

Makoto Shiina's spouses include Ichie Watanabe[9].

What did Makoto Shiina do for work?

Makoto Shiina worked as a writer[3], novelist[4], essayist[5], film director[6], and photographer[7].

What awards did Makoto Shiina receive?

Honors received include Eiji Yoshikawa literary award for newcomers[13], Nihon SF Taisho Award[14], Fumiko Yamaji Award[15], and Japanese Film Critics Awards[16].

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  7. [3] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  16. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [17] ↑ . sfwj.jp. sfwj.jp. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [1] ↑ . Internet Speculative Fiction Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  24. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  26. [27] ↑ . Japan Search. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  27. [28] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  28. [29] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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  1. [8] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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