Japanese historical novelist known for his revisions of older classics. Influenced by classics such as The Tale of the Heike, Tale of Genji, Water Margin, and Romance of the Three K...
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Japanese historical novelist known for his revisions of older classics. Influenced by classics such as The Tale of the Heike, Tale of Genji, Water Margin, and Romance of the Three Kingdoms. Awarded the Cultural Order of Merit, the Order of the Sacred Treasure, and the Mainichi Art Award. Cited as one of the best historical novelists in Japan.
