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Hiroshi Kikuchi (菊池 寛, Kikuchi Hiroshi, December 26, 1888 – March 6, 1948), also known as Kan Kikuchi (which uses the same kanji as his real name), was a Japanese author and publisher. He established the publishing company Bungeishunjū , the monthly magazine of the same name , the Japan Writer's Association and both the Akutagawa and ...
Kikuchi Kan (born Dec. 26, 1888, Takamatsu, Japan—died March 6, 1948, Tokyo) was a playwright, novelist, and founder of one of the major publishing companies in Japan.
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Hiroshi Kikuchi (菊池 寛 Kikuchi Hiroshi?, December 26, 1888 – March 6, 1948), known by his pen name Kan Kikuchi (which uses the same kanji as his real name), was a Japanese author born in Takamatsu, Kagawa Prefecture, Japan.
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Kan, Kikuchi 1888–1948. (Kikuchi Hiroshi) PERSONAL: Born December 26, 1888, in Kagawa, Japan; died of a heart attack, March 6, 1948, in Tokyo, Japan. Education: Attended Kyoto Imperial University. CAREER: Playwright, short story writer, and novelist. Founder (under name Hiroshi Kikuchi) of Bungei Shunju (monthly journal), beginning 1923. WRITINGS:
Jul 14, 2023 · A new book introduces Kikuchi Kan, a writer and publisher who founded Japan’s best known literary awards, the Akutagawa Prize and Naoki Prize, in 1935.
Sep 20, 2018 · In the peaceful city of Takamatsu, Takagawa prefecture in Japan, Mr. Hiroshi Kikuchi or mostly known by his pen name Kan Kikuchi was born. In the country of Japan, he is a well-known author, novelist and short story writer.
His style with clear theme setting and smart wording was described as Shin Richi-ha. In 1923 he established the company Bungei Shunju and started a magazine of the same name. He established the Japan Writers’ Association, and in 1936 became its first president.
