Yuriko Yamawaki
Japanese illustrator, writer (1941-2022)
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Yuriko Yamawaki was born on December 3, 1941[1], in Tokyo Prefecture[2]. She died on September 29, 2022[3]. She worked as an illustrator[4], draftsperson[5], picture book writer[6], and children's writer[7]. She is known by 11 alternative names across languages and contexts.[8]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: Japan[9], Empire of Japan[10]
- Educated at: Tokyo Metropolitan Nishi Senior High School[11], Sophia University[12]
- Notable work: Guri and Gura[13]
- Award received: Kikuchi Kan Prize[14]
- Sex or gender: female[15]
- Cause of death: Sjögren's syndrome[16]
- Family name: Yamawaki[17]
- Given name: Yuriko[18]
- Manner of death: natural causes[19]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Japanese[20]
- Birth name: 大村 百合子[21]
- Name in native language: 山脇 百合子[22]
- Name in kana: やまわき ゆりこ[23]
- Start of work period: 1962[24]
- End of work period: 2022[25]
- Married name: 山脇 百合子[26]
- Sibling: Rieko Nakagawa[27]
- Copyright status as a creator: works protected by copyrights[28]
FAQs
Where was Yuriko Yamawaki born?
Yuriko Yamawaki's place of birth was Tokyo Prefecture[2].
What did Yuriko Yamawaki do for work?
Yuriko Yamawaki worked as an illustrator[4], draftsperson[5], picture book writer[6], and children's writer[7].
Where did Yuriko Yamawaki go to school?
Yuriko Yamawaki was educated at Tokyo Metropolitan Nishi Senior High School[11] and Sophia University[12].
What awards did Yuriko Yamawaki receive?
Honors received include Kikuchi Kan Prize[14].