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Japanese writer
A.K.A.
Umetani Matsutaro
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Gender
Male
Place of birth
Atsuta, Japan
Star sign
AquariusPlace of death
Tokyo, Japan
Age
76 years
Education
Meiji University
Notable Works
Zatoichi
Awards
Kikuchi Kan Prize
(1962)
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Biography
Kan Shimozawa (子母澤 寛, Shimozawa Kan) was a Japanese novelist. He was born February 1, 1892, in Atsuta, Hokkaido, and died July 19, 1968. Sometimes his name is spelled Kan Shimosawa (in New Tale of Zatoichi, Zatoichi the Fugitive). His real name was Umetani Matsutaro.
Works
He is the creator of several fictional works. Many of which have been adapted into movies. These include:
- Shinsengumi Monogatari
- 1962's Zatoichi TV series and films
- 1962: The Tale of Zatoichi
- 1962: The Tale of Zatoichi Continues
- 1963: New Tale of Zatoichi
- 1963: Zatoichi: The Fugitive
- 1963: Zatoichi: On the Road
- 1970: Zatoichi Meets Yojimbo
- 1971: Zatoichi and the One-Armed Swordsman
- 2003: Zatōichi
- 2008: Ichi
Historical figures
He has written several historical figures into his works, including:
- Takeda Kanryūsai
- Yamazaki Susumu
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