Akutagawa, Ryunosuke b. March 1, 1892 d. July 24, 1927 Author. He is best known for the short story "Rashomon", which he published in 1915. During his career he refrained from writing full-length novels, focusing instead on the short story as his main medium of expression. He began writing after entering Tokyo Imperial University in 1913 and was further encouraged by the praise that novelist Natsume Soseki gave to him for "Rashomon." He supported himself by teaching English and editing a newspaper. During his short life, he wrote over 150 short...[Read More] (Bio by: Warrick L. Barrett) Zoshigaya Cemetery, Tokyo, Japan
Edoya, Nekohachi b. 1866 d. 1932 Multi-talented entertainer. He was a vaudeville entertainer known for his mimicry of animals and insects. His son and some of his grandchildren followed his example as vaudeville entertainers who mimicked animals and insects. (Bio by: Warrick L. Barrett) Zoshigaya Cemetery, Tokyo, Japan
b. March 1, 1892 d. July 24, 1927
