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Jun Ishikawa
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Jun Ishikawa Silver

Japanese writer (1899-1987)

7 Mar 1899 to 29 Dec 1987

Jun Ishikawa was a Japanese writer (1899-1987). Born 1899 in Asakusa-ku. Associated with Kyushu University.

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Who is Jun Ishikawa?
Jun Ishikawa was a Japanese writer (1899-1987). Born 1899 in Asakusa-ku. Associated with Kyushu University.
What does Jun Ishikawa do?
Jun Ishikawa is known as writer, poet, novelist.
Where did Jun Ishikawa study?
Jun Ishikawa studied at Tokyo University of Foreign Studies.
When was Jun Ishikawa born?
Jun Ishikawa was born on 1899-03-07 in Asakusa-ku.
What awards has Jun Ishikawa received?
Akutagawa Prize, Art Encouragement Prizes, Japan Art Academy Prize, Yomiuri Prize, Asahi Prize.
Journey

Career and education

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Career

Education

  • Tokyo University of Foreign Studies
Public record

Public life

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Born
1899-03-07, Asakusa-ku
Died
1987-12-29, Tokyo Yamate Medical Center
Citizenship
Japan
Occupations
writer, poet, novelist, translator
Awards, work, projects

Achievements

Silver

Awards

  • Akutagawa Prize 1936
  • Art Encouragement Prizes 1957
  • Japan Art Academy Prize 1961
  • Yomiuri Prize 1981
  • Asahi Prize 1982
Languages and interests

Profile

Languages
Japanese

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This page is assembled from the sources below. Each section carries its own grade. Gold 1 section Silver 2 sections

  • Wikidata, as of 3 Oct 2026. Community-curated knowledge base (CC0)
  • Wikimedia Commons. Photo, see the file page for licence

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