Tarō Naka Age, Birthday, Zodiac Sign and Birth Chart

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Tarō Naka was a notable Japanese poet, born Shōjirō Fukuda on January 23, 1922, in Hakata, Fukuoka. His poetic career began post-World War II, with his debut collection 'Etudes' published in 1950. Naka’s significant works include the acclaimed 'Ongaku,' published in 1965, which received prestigious awards like the Yomiuri Prize. A notable feature of his poetry is the intricate interaction of visual, phonetic, and semantic elements. Naka was also involved in theater, composing the nō play 'Shikōtei,' performed just months before his death on June 1, 2014.

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Meaning of the name - Taro

Taro plant, strong, resilient

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January 23, 1922 Facts

Generation Group

Tarō Naka belongs to the GI Generation group.

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Place of Birth: Fukuoka

Cause of Death: pneumonia

Educated At: University of Tokyo

Occupation: poet | writer

Employers: Tamagawa University

Awards Received: Modern Poetry Prize | Japan Art Academy Prize

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Astrology Analysis

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