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Wikipedia: List of Japanese Writers
This is a sizeable list of Japanese writers and poets, organized alphabetically. It includes many 20th century and contemporary people, as well as a scattering of writers from earlier periods. Some authors have extensive articles; others...
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Author's Calendar: Osamu Dazai
This biographical sketch of Osamu Dazai focuses on how his personal life and experiences were reflected in his writing.