Shōtarō Yasuoka
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Summary
Shōtarō Yasuoka was born on May 30, 1920[1], in Kochi[2]. He died on January 26, 2013[3], in Tokyo[4]. He worked as a novelist[5] and writer[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,038 views/month, #7,293 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Child: Haruko Yasuoka[8]
- Country of citizenship: Japan[9], Empire of Japan[10]
- Native language: Japanese[11]
- Educated at: Keio University[12]
- Award received: Akutagawa Prize[13], Art Encouragement Prizes[14], Noma Literary Prize[15], Mainichi Publication Culture Award[16], Yomiuri Prize[17], Japan Art Academy Prize[18], Japanese Literature Grand Prix[19], Kawabata award[20], Asahi Prize[21], Osaragi Jirō Award[22], Person of Cultural Merit[23]
- Sex or gender: male[24]
- Commons category: Shōtarō Yasuoka[25]
- Residence: Setagaya[26], Ota[27]
- Family name: Yasuoka[28]
- Given name: Shōtarō[29]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Japanese[30]
- Name in native language: 安岡章太郎[31]
- Name in kana: やすおか しょうたろう[32]
- Start of work period: 1951[33]
- Copyright status as a creator: works protected by copyrights[34]
- P14611: 234305[35]
- P14750: 12AC-45C8-DE84-2F16-2E38[36]
Why It Matters
Shōtarō Yasuoka has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[37] He is known by 29 alternative names across languages and contexts.[38]
FAQs
Where was Shōtarō Yasuoka born?
Shōtarō Yasuoka's place of birth was Kochi[2].
Where did Shōtarō Yasuoka die?
Shōtarō Yasuoka died in Tokyo[4].
What did Shōtarō Yasuoka do for work?
Shōtarō Yasuoka worked as a novelist[5] and writer[6].
Where did Shōtarō Yasuoka go to school?
Shōtarō Yasuoka was educated at Keio University[12].
What awards did Shōtarō Yasuoka receive?
Honors received include Akutagawa Prize[13], Art Encouragement Prizes[14], Noma Literary Prize[15], and Mainichi Publication Culture Award[16].