Kizan Ikuta

Japanese: 生田葵山 - いくたきざん

1876-1945 A novelist from the Meiji to early Showa period.
Born on April 14, 1876. Studied at the Toyo Eigakujuku School, then moved to Tokyo to study under Iwaya Sazanami. In 1899, he was recognized for his work "Uchiwa Taiko" (Fan Drum), and became the editor of the magazine "Katsubundan." In 1902, his work "Oranda Sara" (Dutch Plate) gained a good reputation. He later turned to playwriting. Died on December 31, 1945, at the age of 70. Born in Kyoto. His real name was Eigoro. His other name was Aoi.

Source: Kodansha Digital Japanese Name Dictionary +Plus Information | Legend

Japanese:

1876－1945　明治-昭和時代前期の小説家。
明治9年4月14日生まれ。東洋英学塾にまなび,上京して巌谷小波(いわや-さざなみ)に師事する。明治32年「団扇(うちわ)太鼓」でみとめられ,「活文壇」誌を主宰。37年の「和蘭(オランダ)皿」が評判となる。のち劇作に転じた。昭和20年12月31日死去。70歳。京都出身。本名は盈五郎(えいごろう)。別号に葵(あおい)。

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