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Ken Hirano

Ken Hirano (1907–1978) was a Japanese poet, writer and literary critic.

Biography

Born at Kyoto in 1907, died in 1978.

Ken Hirano studied at University of Tokyo. The recorded working language is Japanese.

Employment is recorded with Sagami Women's University and Meiji University.

Distinctions recorded are Japan Art Academy Prize.

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  • Kyoto
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