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Japanese novelist (1967–2022) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Kenta Nishimura (西村賢太, Nishimura Kenta, 12 July 1967 – 5 February 2022) was a Japanese novelist. He was awarded the 2010 Akutagawa Prize for the novel Kueki Ressha (苦役列車).[1][2][3] Having dropped out of school at fifteen, Nishimura's lack of formal education and candidness concerning his lifestyle has drawn media attention.[4][5][6][7]
Kenta Nishimura | |
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Born | Edogawa, Tokyo, Japan | 12 July 1967
Died | 5 February 2022 54) Kita, Tokyo, Japan | (aged
Occupation | Novelist |
Language | Japanese |
Nationality | Japanese |
Education | middle school graduate |
Notable works | Kueki Ressha(2010) |
Notable awards | Noma Literary New Face Prize forAnkyo no yado,Akutagawa Prize for Kueki Ressha |
Nishimura died in Tokyo on 5 February 2022, at the age of 54.[8] Nishimura complained of poor health while in a taxi he boarded the night before, and was taken to the hospital. Police are investigating the cause of death.[9]
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