Masaaki Nishiki

Japanese novelist (1940–2023)
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Masaaki Nishiki

Summary

Masaaki Nishiki is a human[1]. Born in Akita Prefecture[2], he… he was born on May 25, 1940[3]. He passed away in Kawasaki[4]. He died on December 5, 2023[5]. He worked as a novelist[6] and editing staff[7]. He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[8]

Key Facts

  • Masaaki Nishiki's place of birth was Akita Prefecture[2].
  • Masaaki Nishiki passed away in Kawasaki[4].
  • Masaaki Nishiki was born on May 25, 1940[3].
  • Masaaki Nishiki died on December 5, 2023[5].
  • Among Masaaki Nishiki's spouses was Yukiko Kuwahara[9].
  • Masaaki Nishiki held citizenship in Japan[10].
  • Masaaki Nishiki held citizenship in Empire of Japan[11].
  • Masaaki Nishiki's professions included novelist[6].
  • Masaaki Nishiki's professions included editing staff[7].
  • Among Masaaki Nishiki's employers was Magazine House[12].
  • Masaaki Nishiki's education included a stint at Waseda University[13].
  • Masaaki Nishiki's education included a stint at Akita Prefectural Akita High School[14].
  • Masaaki Nishiki received the Shibata Renzaburō Award[15].
  • Masaaki Nishiki received the Jirō Nitta Bungakushō[16].
  • Masaaki Nishiki received the Naoki Prize[17].
  • Masaaki Nishiki is recorded as male[18].
  • Masaaki Nishiki's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Masaaki Nishiki's family name is recorded as Suzuki[20].
  • Masaaki Nishiki's family name is recorded as Nishiki[21].
  • Masaaki Nishiki's given name is recorded as Masaaki[22].
  • Masaaki Nishiki's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Japanese[23].
  • Masaaki Nishiki's birth name is recorded as 鈴木 正昭[24].
  • Masaaki Nishiki's name in native language is recorded as 西木 正明[25].
  • Masaaki Nishiki's name in kana is recorded as にしき まさあき[26].
  • Masaaki Nishiki's writing language is recorded as Japanese[27].

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Origins and Family

Masaaki Nishiki was born in Akita Prefecture[2]. He was born on May 25, 1940[3].

Education

Educated at Waseda University[13], a private university[28], in Japan[29], founded in 1882[30], headquartered in Shinjuku[31] and Akita Prefectural Akita High School[14], a Japanese high school[32], in Japan[33], founded in 1873[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include novelist[6] and editing staff[7]. Masaaki Nishiki was employed by Magazine House[12].

Recognition

Awards received include Shibata Renzaburō Award[15], a literary award[35], in Japan[36]; Jirō Nitta Bungakushō[16], a literary award[37], in Japan[38]; and Naoki Prize[17], a literary award[39], in Japan[40], founded in 1935[41].

Personal Life

Masaaki Nishiki was married to Yukiko Kuwahara[9].

Death and Burial

Masaaki Nishiki died on December 5, 2023[5]. He passed away in Kawasaki[4].

Why It Matters

Masaaki Nishiki is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[8]

FAQs

Where was Masaaki Nishiki born?

Born in Akita Prefecture[2], Masaaki Nishiki…

Where did Masaaki Nishiki die?

Masaaki Nishiki died in Kawasaki[4].

Who was Masaaki Nishiki married to?

Masaaki Nishiki's spouses include Yukiko Kuwahara[9].

What did Masaaki Nishiki do for work?

Masaaki Nishiki worked as novelist[6] and editing staff[7].

Where did Masaaki Nishiki go to school?

Masaaki Nishiki was educated at Waseda University[13] and Akita Prefectural Akita High School[14].

What awards did Masaaki Nishiki receive?

Honors received include Shibata Renzaburō Award[15], Jirō Nitta Bungakushō[16], and Naoki Prize[17].

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Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

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

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