Takeshi Kaikō

Japanese writer and activist (1930–1989)
Person human Q278174
Takeshi Kaikō
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Takeshi Kaikō

Summary

Takeshi Kaikō is a human[1]. Born in Osaka[2], he… he was born on December 30, 1930[3]. He died in Chigasaki[4]. He died on December 9, 1989[5]. He worked as a prose writer[6], journalist[7], writer[8], editing staff[9], and peace activist[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (20 views/month, #7,281 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Osaka[2], Takeshi Kaikō…
  • Takeshi Kaikō died in Chigasaki[4].
  • Takeshi Kaikō was born on December 30, 1930[3].
  • Takeshi Kaikō died on December 9, 1989[5].
  • Takeshi Kaikō was married to Yōko Maki[12].
  • A child of Takeshi Kaikō was Michiko Kaikō[13].
  • Takeshi Kaikō held citizenship in Japan[14].
  • Takeshi Kaikō held citizenship in Empire of Japan[15].
  • Japanese was Takeshi Kaikō's native language[16].
  • Takeshi Kaikō worked as a prose writer[6].
  • Takeshi Kaikō worked as a journalist[7].
  • Takeshi Kaikō worked as a writer[8].
  • Takeshi Kaikō's professions included editing staff[9].
  • Takeshi Kaikō worked as a peace activist[10].
  • Takeshi Kaikō's professions included screenwriter[17].
  • Takeshi Kaikō's education included a stint at Osaka City University[18].
  • Takeshi Kaikō received the Akutagawa Prize[19].
  • Takeshi Kaikō received the Mainichi Publication Culture Award[20].
  • Takeshi Kaikō received the Kawabata award[21].
  • Takeshi Kaikō received the Kikuchi Kan Prize[22].
  • Takeshi Kaikō received the Japanese Literature Grand Prix[23].
  • Takeshi Kaikō is recorded as male[24].
  • Takeshi Kaikō's instance of is recorded as human[25].
  • Takeshi Kaikō's genre is essay[26].
  • Takeshi Kaikō's Commons category is recorded as Takeshi Kaikō[27].

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Origins and Family

Takeshi Kaikō was born in Osaka[2]. He was born on December 30, 1930[3]. Japanese was his native language[16].

Education

Takeshi Kaikō was educated at Osaka City University[18].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include prose writer[6], journalist[7], writer[8], editing staff[9], peace activist[10], and screenwriter[17].

Recognition

Awards received include Akutagawa Prize[19], a literary award[28], in Japan[29], founded in 1935[30]; Mainichi Publication Culture Award[20], an award[31], in Japan[32], founded in 1947[33]; Kawabata award[21], a literary award[34], in Japan[35], founded in 1974[36]; Kikuchi Kan Prize[22], a literary award[37], in Japan[38]; and Japanese Literature Grand Prix[23], a literary award[39], in Japan[40], founded in 1968[41].

Personal Life

Among Takeshi Kaikō's spouses was Yōko Maki[12]. A child of him was Michiko Kaikō[13].

Death and Burial

Takeshi Kaikō died on December 9, 1989[5]. He passed away in Chigasaki[4]. The cause of death was esophageal cancer[42].

Why It Matters

Takeshi Kaikō ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (20 views/month, #7,281 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[43] He is known by 14 alternative names across languages and contexts.[44]

FAQs

Where was Takeshi Kaikō born?

Takeshi Kaikō was born in Osaka[2].

Where did Takeshi Kaikō die?

Takeshi Kaikō died in Chigasaki[4].

Who was Takeshi Kaikō married to?

Takeshi Kaikō's spouses include Yōko Maki[12].

What did Takeshi Kaikō do for work?

Takeshi Kaikō worked as prose writer[6], journalist[7], writer[8], editing staff[9], and peace activist[10].

Where did Takeshi Kaikō go to school?

Takeshi Kaikō was educated at Osaka City University[18].

What awards did Takeshi Kaikō receive?

Honors received include Akutagawa Prize[19], Mainichi Publication Culture Award[20], Kawabata award[21], and Kikuchi Kan Prize[22].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [24] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . wikidata.org.
  5. [14] . wikidata.org.
  6. [15] . wikidata.org.
  7. [25] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [13] . wikidata.org.
  9. [18] . wikidata.org.
  10. [16] . wikidata.org.
  11. [6] . wikidata.org.
  12. [7] . wikidata.org.
  13. [8] . wikidata.org.
  14. [9] . wikidata.org.
  15. [10] . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [26] . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] . bunshun.co.jp. bunshun.co.jp. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [20] . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] . wikidata.org.
  23. [27] . wikidata.org.
  24. [42] . wikidata.org.
  25. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [43] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [44] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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