Kan Shimozawa (子母澤 寛, Shimozawa Kan; sometimes spelled Shimosawa; February 1, 1892 – July 19, 1968) was a Japanese novelist and historical writer best known for originating the character Zatoichi. He was awarded the Kikuchi Kan Prize in 1962 for a series of works set at the end of the Tokugawa period and the Meiji era.
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🎓 Meiji University🏫 Hokkai High School📅 Born February 1🎂 Born 1892📍 From Ishikari, Hokkaido💼 Writer・Novelist
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