Yōjirō Ishizaka

Japanese author and educator

Yōjirō Ishizaka - Japanese author and educator
Born

January 25th, 1900
125 years ago

Died

1986
39 years ago — 86 years old

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

Japan

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An influential author and educator significantly contributed to Japanese literature and education. Authored numerous works focusing on various themes including culture and language. Served as a professor, imparting knowledge and shaping the minds of future generations through teaching and literary contribution.

Authored 'Kaze no Tani no Naushika'

Contributed to Japanese educational reforms

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