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Kan Shimozawa (子母澤 寛, Shimozawa Kan) was a Japanese novelist and historical writer. He was born February 1, 1892, in Atsuta, Hokkaido, and died July 19, 1968.[1] Sometimes his name is spelled Kan Shimosawa (in New Tale of Zatoichi, Zatoichi the Fugitive). His real name was Umetani Matsutaro.[2]

Kan Shimozawa
Native name	子母澤 寛
Born	Umetani Matsutaro (1892-02-01)February 1, 1892 Atsuta, Hokkaido
Died	July 19, 1968(1968-07-19) (aged 76) Tokyo
Occupation	Novelist
Nationality	Japanese
Alma mater	Meiji University
Notable works	Zatoichi series
Notable awards	1962 Kikuchi Kan Prize

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

References

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