Hiroshi Shima (島 比呂志, 1918–2003, real name Kaoru Kishiue,岸上 薫) was a Japanese novelist, Hansen's disease patient and the chief editor of a literary coterie journal Kazan Chitai (Lava belt). He is famous for his letter which prompted a lawsuit resulting in compensation on account of the unconstitutionality of the Japanese leprosy prevention law.
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🎓 Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology🏫 Kanonji Daiichi High School📅 Born July 23🎂 Born 1918📍 From Kan'onji, Kagawa💼 Writer・Novelist
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