Norihiro Katō Age, Birthday, Zodiac Sign and Birth Chart

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Norihiro Katō was a Japanese literary critic and professor emeritus at Waseda University, known for his unique insights on literature, politics, and historical awareness in post-war Japanese society. He gained prominence with his 1985 work 'The Shadow of America'. Katō was a member of the selection committees for the Kodansha Non-Fiction Award and the Kobayashi Hideo Prize. His notable publications include 'After the Defeat' (1997), 'Japan's Lack of Thought' (1999), 'The Day Words Fall' (2016), and 'The Imagination of the Loser' (2017). He was born on April 1, 1948, and passed away on May 16, 2019.

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April 1, 1948 Facts

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Norihiro Katō belongs to the Baby Boomers group.

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Place of Birth: Yamagata

Place of Death: Tokyo

Cause of Death: pneumonia

Educated At: University of Tokyo

Occupation: literary critic | university teacher

Employers: Meiji Gakuin University | National Diet Library | Waseda University

Awards Received: Shincho Gakugei Literature Prize | Sei Itō Award

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