
新美南吉
Nankichi Niimi was a Japanese author, sometimes known as the Hans Christian Andersen of Japan.
Niimi was born Shōhachi Watanabe (渡邊 正八, Watanabe Shōhachi) in Yanabe, in the city of Handa, Aichi prefecture, on July 30, 1913. He lost his mother when he was four years old. His literary skill was noticeable at an early age.
At age 18, Niimi moved to Tokyo to enter the Tokyo University of Foreign Studies. He fell sick with tuberculosis while in Tokyo shortly after graduating, and returned to his hometown. He worked there, first as an elementary school teacher, then as a women's high school teacher. He died at age 29.
Although not prolific, he shows great talent in all of his writings. His works are known for their accuracy and lively depictions of humans. He is also often compared to Kenji Miyazawa. There is a Niimi Nankichi Memorial Museum in his birthplace, Handa.
Niimi Nankichi is also known as 新美南吉.
Niimi Nankichi was born on July 30, 1913.
Niimi Nankichi is 29 years old.
Niimi Nankichi passed away on March 22, 1943.
Niimi Nankichi is male.
Niimi Nankichi performs in Japanese.