Kan Shimozawa
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Kan Shimozawa (子母澤 寛, Shimozawa Kan, sometimes spelled Shimosawa; February 1, 1892 - July 19, 1968) was a Japanese novelist and historical writer best known for originating the character Zatoichi. He was awarded the Kikuchi Kan Prize in 1962 for a series of works set at the end of the Tokugawa period and the Meiji era.
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Kan Shimozawa | |
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Native name | 子母澤 寛 |
Born | Umetani Matsutaro (1892-02-01)February 1, 1892 Atsuta, Hokkaido |
Died | July 19, 1968(1968-07-19) (aged 76) Tokyo |
Occupation | Novelist |
Nationality | Japanese |
Alma mater | Meiji University |
Notable works | Zatoichi series |
Notable awards | 1962 Kikuchi Kan Prize |
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