- Language
- Japanese
- Gender
- Male
- Date of birth
- 1899-06-14
- Date of death
- 1972-04-16
- Hometown
- Osaka, Japan
Yasunari Kawabata
川端康成
Kawabata Yasunari was a Japanese short story writer and novelist whose spare, lyrical, subtly-shaded prose works won him the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1968, the first Japanese author to receive the award. His works have enjoyed broad international appeal and are still widely read.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Yasunari Kawabata's name in other languages?
Yasunari Kawabata is also known as 川端康成.
When is Yasunari Kawabata's birthday?
Yasunari Kawabata was born on June 14, 1899.
How old is Yasunari Kawabata?
Yasunari Kawabata is 72 years old.
When did Yasunari Kawabata die?
Yasunari Kawabata passed away on April 16, 1972.
What is Yasunari Kawabata's gender?
Yasunari Kawabata is male.
What language does Yasunari Kawabata voice in?
Yasunari Kawabata performs in Japanese.
Where is Yasunari Kawabata from?
Yasunari Kawabata is from Osaka, Japan.