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Sōkyū Gen'yū

Japanese novelist and writer
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Summary

Sōkyū Gen'yū was born on April 28, 1956[1], in Miharu[2]. He has worked as a novelist[3], writer[4], and priest[5]. He is known by 23 alternative names across languages and contexts.[6]

Key Facts

  • Country of citizenship: Japan[7]
  • Employer: Hanazono University[8]
  • Educated at: Keio University[9]
  • Award received: Akutagawa Prize[10]
  • Religion or worldview: Buddhism[11]
  • Sex or gender: male[12]
  • Official website: http://www.genyu-sokyu.com/[13]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: Japanese[14]
  • Name in native language: 玄侑宗久[15]
  • Name in kana: げんゆう そうきゅう[16]
  • Start of work period: 2000[17]

FAQs

Where was Sōkyū Gen'yū born?

Sōkyū Gen'yū's place of birth was Miharu[2].

What did Sōkyū Gen'yū do for work?

Sōkyū Gen'yū worked as a novelist[3], writer[4], and priest[5].

Where did Sōkyū Gen'yū go to school?

Sōkyū Gen'yū was educated at Keio University[9].

What awards did Sōkyū Gen'yū receive?

Honors received include Akutagawa Prize[10].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [12] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [3] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [4] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [5] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [11] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [10] ↑ . bunshun.co.jp. bunshun.co.jp. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  11. [1] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [14] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

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

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  1. 22w ago · KrBot bot · 2026-05-24 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation → novelist, writer, priest
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  2. 22w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Hkcan id → 9811114797003406
    Place of birth → Miharu
    Library of congress authority id → no2003104704
    Google knowledge graph id → /g/120vyrfy
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