Sawako Ariyoshi Age, Birthday, Zodiac Sign and Birth Chart

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Sawako Ariyoshi was a Japanese author and novelist born on January 20, 1931, and passed away on August 30, 1984. Her works often tackled themes such as aristocracy, racism, and ageism. Among her notable writings are 'The Doctor's Wife' (1966), which is her best-known work, and 'The Twilight Years' (1972), addressing ageism. Her literary contributions also include 'The River Ki' (1959), 'Kabuki Dancer' (1969), and 'The Complex Contamination' (1975) that reflects on pollution. Ariyoshi's works significantly influenced modern Japanese literature.

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Meaning of the name - Sawako

pure child (Japanese)

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January 20, 1931 Facts

Generation Group

Sawako Ariyoshi belongs to the Silent Generation group.

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Place of Birth: Wakayama

Place of Death: Suginami-ku

Cause of Death: heart failure

Educated At: Tokyo Woman's Christian University | Sarah Lawrence College

Occupation: novelist | impresario | playwright | writer

Spouses: Akira Jin

Awards Received: Novel Shincho Award | Women's Literature Prize | Japanese Literature Grand Prix

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Astrology Analysis

Note: This birth chart is calculated using the date and place of birth, with the time set to noon (12:00 PM) local time. While this provides accurate planetary positions for most celestial bodies, the Ascendant (Rising Sign) and house cusps are not calculated since they require precise birth time. For a complete astrological analysis including houses and rising sign, please provide the exact birth time.