Takeshi Kaikō: Biography, Facts and Career
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Takeshi Kaikō (開高 健, Kaikō Takeshi; 30 December 1930 – 9 December 1989), also known as Ken Kaikō, was a Japanese novelist, short-story writer, essayist, literary critic, and television documentary writer. He was distinguished by his knowledge, intellect, sense of humor and conversational skills, and although his style has been criticized as wordy and obtuse, he was one of the more popular Japanese writers in the late Shōwa period.
Quick facts about Takeshi Kaikō
- Full name: Takeshi Kaikō
- Born: 1930-12-30
- Nationality: Japan
- Known as: Author
- Wikidata ID: Q278174
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Who is Takeshi Kaikō?
Takeshi Kaikō (開高 健, Kaikō Takeshi; 30 December 1930 – 9 December 1989), also known as Ken Kaikō, was a Japanese novelist, short-story writer, essayist, literary critic, and television documentary writer.
What nationality is Takeshi Kaikō?
Takeshi Kaikō is Japan.
When was Takeshi Kaikō born?
Takeshi Kaikō was born on 1930-12-30.
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