Kaneko Tōta Age, Birthday, Zodiac Sign and Birth Chart

Kaneko Tōta was a prominent Japanese lyricist born on September 23, 1919, in Chichibu. A graduate of the University of Tokyo, he worked for the Bank of Japan before dedicating himself to poetry under the guidance of his father. Influenced by renowned haiku poets, he became a leading figure in modern haiku, introducing metaphor into the form. He founded the Haiku group Kaitei in 1962 and published over fifty poetry collections. Recognized for his cultural contributions, he received several awards, including the Asahi Prize in 2015 and the Kikuchi Kan Prize in 2010.

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Meaning of the name - Kaneko

golden child, golden child of the family

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September 23, 1919 Facts

Generation Group

Kaneko Tōta belongs to the GI Generation group.

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Place of Birth: Chichibu

Place of Death: Kumagaya

Cause of Death: pneumonia

Educated At: University of Tokyo

Occupation: poet | writer

Spouses: Minako Kaneko

Employers: Jobu University

Awards Received: Dakotsu Prize | Cikada Prize | Japan Art Academy Prize | Person of Cultural Merit | Kikuchi Kan Prize | Asahi Prize

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Astrology Analysis

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