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Fūtarō Yamada

Japanese novelist (1922-2001) · Japan · On the map · Writers · Died at 79

Seiya Yamada , known by his pen name Futaro Yamada , was a Japanese author. He was born in Yabu, Hyogo. In 1947, he wrote a mystery short story Daruma-tōge no Jiken and was awarded a prize by the magazine Houseki (宝石). He was discovered by Edogawa Rampo and became a novelist. He wrote many ninja and mystery stories.

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Kobunsha Mystery Literature Grand Prize2001
Kikuchi Kan Prize1997

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Many of his works have been adapted for film, TV, manga, and anime.

Country
Japan
Category
Writers
Type
Writer / Author
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1922 to 2001 · aged 79

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