Hirohiko Okano
Illustration — Hirohiko Okano Hirohiko Okano (July 7, 1924 – April 24, 2026) was a Japanese poet.
Hirohiko Okano
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- Born
- 1924 · Misugi.
- Died
- 2026
- Nationality
- Japan
- Occupation
- honorary professor · poet
- Education
- Kokugakuin University
- Honours
- Medal with Purple Ribbon · Person of Cultural Merit · Modern Tanka Poets Association Award · Japan Art Academy Prize
- Languages
- Japanese
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Okano was born in Misugi (now Tsu), Mie Prefecture on July 7, 1924. Throughout his life, he published numerous collections of poetry, songs and essays. He was named Professor Emeritus of Kokugakuin University. Okano died from heart failure in Setagaya, Tokyo, on April 24, 2026, at the age of 101.
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Hirohiko Okano, an “Honorarprofessor” and poet, was born in 1924 in Präfektur Mie. The birth is recorded by the Deutsche Nationalbibliothek.
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• 1967: The 11th Contemporary Pots Association Award for "Winter Family". • 1972: The 7th Kaku Award for "Cangronga" and others. • 1988: Purple Ribbon Medal • 1998: Order of the Third Class of the Order of the Treasure.
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