Kenzo Kitakata (北方 謙三, Kitakata Kenzō, born October 26, 1947[1][2]) is a Japanese novelist, especially known for his hardboiled novels. He studied law at Chuo University in the early 1970s.[2] He served as the 10th President of the Mystery Writers of Japan from 1997 to 2001.
Kenzo Kitakata | |
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Born | Karatsu, Saga, Japan | October 26, 1947
Occupation | Author, novelist |
Nationality | Japanese |
Period | 1970–present |
Genre | Hardboiled, historical fiction |
Notable awards | Mystery Writers of Japan Award (1985) |