

Japanischer Schriftsteller und Literaturnobelpreisträger
Kawabata Yasunari (* 11. June 1899 in Osaka; † 16. April 1972 in Zushi) was a japanischer Schriftsteller und Literaturnobelpreisträger. He was 72 years old. He was married to Hideko Kawabata. He studied at University of Tokyo. His faith was Buddhism. He received 10 awards, including Kikuchi Kan Prize, Japan Art Academy Prize.