Soji Shimada
Japanese mystery writer
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Summary
Soji Shimada was born on October 12, 1948[1], in Fukuyama[2]. He has worked as a writer[3], novelist[4], and essayist[5].
Key Facts
- Place of birth: Hiroshima[6]
- Country of citizenship: Japan[7]
- Field of work: literary activity[8], literature[9], detective literature[10]
- Educated at: Musashino Art University[11]
- Notable work: The Tokyo Zodiac Murders[12], Murder in the Crooked House[13]
- Award received: Kobunsha Mystery Literature Grand Prize[14]
- Sex or gender: male[15]
- Family name: Shimada[16]
- Given name: Sōji[17]
- Official website: http://www.sojishimada.com/gmfw[18]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Japanese[19]
- Name in native language: 島田荘司[20]
- Name in kana: しまだ そうじ[21]
- Start of work period: 1981[22]
- Writing language: Japanese[23]
- P14750: D9BE-F65A-99BB-9FA1-673E[24]
Why It Matters
Works attributed to Soji Shimada include The Tokyo Zodiac Murders[25], a literary work[26].
FAQs
Where was Soji Shimada born?
Soji Shimada's place of birth was Fukuyama[2].
What did Soji Shimada do for work?
Soji Shimada worked as a writer[3], novelist[4], and essayist[5].
Where did Soji Shimada go to school?
Soji Shimada was educated at Musashino Art University[11].
What awards did Soji Shimada receive?
Honors received include Kobunsha Mystery Literature Grand Prize[14].