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]
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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 |
He is the creator of several fictional works. Many of which have been adapted into movies. These include:
He has written several historical figures into his works, including:
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