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Toshio Shimao

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Japanese writer (1917-1986)

JapanWritersLived 1917 to 1986 · aged 69
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Toshio Shimao was a Japanese novelist. He has been called a "writer's writer", which is used as both a compliment and criticism.

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Toshio Shimao in 1944 as a naval officerToshio Shimao in 1944 as a naval officer

Awards 8

1985Noma Literary Prize
1983Kawabata award
1981Japan Art Academy Prize
1978Japanese Literature Grand Prix
1978Yomiuri Prize
1977Tanizaki Prize
1972Mainichi Publication Culture Award
1961Art Encouragement Prizes

Connected to Toshio 6

Otohiko KagaAlso won Mainichi Publication Culture AwardSaiichi MaruyaAlso won Yomiuri PrizeNobuko TakagiAlso won Art Encouragement PrizesGenichiro TakahashiAlso won Tanizaki PrizeTakehiko FukunagaAlso won Japanese Literature Grand PrixJun EtōAlso won Japan Art Academy Prize

About this person

Country
Japan
Category
Writers
Type
Writer / Author
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1917 to 1986 · aged 69
Written about in
8 languages

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