Setsuko Tsumura

Japanese writer and novelist · Japan · On the map · Writers · Born 1928 · age 98

Setsuko Tsumura is a Japanese novelist. She is a 1965 recipient of the Akutagawa Prize.

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2025The Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Neck RibbonAward2018Medal with Dark Blue RibbonAward2016Person of Cultural MeritAward2011Kawabata awardAwardKikuchi Kan PrizeAward2003Japan Art Academy PrizeAward2001Order of the Precious Crown, 4th ClassAward1990Women's Literature PrizeAward1965Akutagawa PrizeAward1928Born5 June 1928

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