Michiko Yamamoto

Japanese writer (1936-2026)
Person human Q3311517
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Summary

Michiko Yamamoto was born on December 4, 1936[1], in Tokyo[2]. She died on January 29, 2026[3], in Chigasaki[4]. She worked as a novelist[5], poet[6], and writer[7]. She ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (115 views/month, #7,294 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Country of citizenship: Japan[9]
  • Award received: Akutagawa Prize[10], Izumi Kyōka Prize for Literature[11], Women's Literature Prize[12], Shimase Romantic Literature Prize[13]
  • Sex or gender: female[14]
  • Family name: Yamamoto[15]
  • Given name: Michiko[16]
  • Described by source: Bloomsbury Guide to Women's Literature[17]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: Japanese[18]
  • Name in native language: 山本道子[19]
  • Name in kana: やまもと みちこ[20]
  • Different from: Michiko Yamamoto[21]

Why It Matters

Michiko Yamamoto has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[22] She is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[23]

FAQs

Where was Michiko Yamamoto born?

Michiko Yamamoto was born in Tokyo[2].

Where did Michiko Yamamoto die?

Michiko Yamamoto died in Chigasaki[4].

What did Michiko Yamamoto do for work?

Michiko Yamamoto worked as a novelist[5], poet[6], and writer[7].

What awards did Michiko Yamamoto receive?

Honors received include Akutagawa Prize[10], Izumi Kyōka Prize for Literature[11], Women's Literature Prize[12], and Shimase Romantic Literature Prize[13].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . sankei.com. Retrieved . sankei.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [14] ↑ . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [7] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [10] ↑ . bunshun.co.jp. bunshun.co.jp. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  9. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [1] ↑ . Česko-Slovenská filmová databáze. wikidata.org.
  13. [3] ↑ . sankei.com. Retrieved . sankei.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . data.bnf.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [22] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [23] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 10d ago · Higa4 · 2026-10-11 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  3. 17d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-10-04 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  4. 22w ago · Jmax · 2026-05-14 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Aliases → —
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