Tokuda Shusei
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was a Japanese author from Kanazawa
in Ishikawa Prefecture
. Several of his novels were made into movies in Japan. A monument honoring Tokuda was erected near the summit of Mount Utatsu
in 1947. The monument features writing authored by poet Murō Saisei
and was designed by architect Yoshirō Taniguchi.
He wrote "Rough Living" http://www.amazon.com/Rough-Living-Shusei-Tokuda/dp/0824823877
His short story "The Town Dance Hall" is in the Columbia Anthology of MOdern Japanese Literature http://www.amazon.com/Columbia-Anthology-Modern-Japanese-Literature/dp/0231118600
His short story "Order of the White Paulownia" is in the anthology "modern japanese stories" edited by Ivan Morris
http://www.amazon.com/Modern-Japanese-Stories-Anthology-Classics/dp/0804833362/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1274093894&sr=1-1
Kanazawa, Ishikawa
is the capital city of Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan.-Geography, climate, and population:Kanazawa sits on the Sea of Japan, bordered by the Japan Alps, Hakusan National Park and Noto Peninsula National Park. The city sits between the Sai and Asano rivers. Its total area is 467.77 km².Kanazawa's...
in Ishikawa Prefecture
Ishikawa Prefecture
is a prefecture of Japan located in the Chūbu region on Honshū island. The capital is Kanazawa.- History :Ishikawa was formed from the merger of Kaga Province and the smaller Noto Province.- Geography :Ishikawa is on the Sea of Japan coast...
. Several of his novels were made into movies in Japan. A monument honoring Tokuda was erected near the summit of Mount Utatsu
Mount Utatsu
is a mountain in Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan. It is also known by a number of other names, including , , , and . It is visible to the east of Kanazawa Castle and has Toyokuni Shrine located on its slopes....
in 1947. The monument features writing authored by poet Murō Saisei
Muro Saisei
was a famous poet and novelit in modern Japanese literature from Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture.-Early life:His real name was Murō Terumichi. Born in 1889, he was given birth by his mother Haru, who was never formally married to his father, Kobata Yozaemon-kichidane, a low-ranked military commander...
and was designed by architect Yoshirō Taniguchi.
He wrote "Rough Living" http://www.amazon.com/Rough-Living-Shusei-Tokuda/dp/0824823877
His short story "The Town Dance Hall" is in the Columbia Anthology of MOdern Japanese Literature http://www.amazon.com/Columbia-Anthology-Modern-Japanese-Literature/dp/0231118600
His short story "Order of the White Paulownia" is in the anthology "modern japanese stories" edited by Ivan Morris
Ivan Morris
Ivan Ira Esme Morris was a British author and teacher in the field of Japanese Studies.Ivan Morris was born in London, of mixed American and Swedish parentage, to Ira Victor Morris and Edita Morris. He studied at Gordonstoun, before graduating from Phillips Academy...
http://www.amazon.com/Modern-Japanese-Stories-Anthology-Classics/dp/0804833362/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1274093894&sr=1-1