When did Akiyuki Nosaka die?
Akiyuki Nosaka died on the 10th of December 2015. His death was announced on that same day during an NHK broadcast.
Questions about Akiyuki Nosaka
Short answers, pulled from the story.
What happened to Akiyuki Nosaka's sister Keiko in 1945?
Keiko died in her sleep on the 21st of August 1945 after suffering from severe malnutrition and losing the ability to walk. Akiyuki Nosaka obtained a death certificate and cremated her remains before leaving for Moriguchi.
Which award did Akiyuki Nosaka win for Grave of the Fireflies?
Akiyuki Nosaka won the Naoki Prize for his short story Grave of the Fireflies. He also received the same award for American Hijiki.
Why was Akiyuki Nosaka prosecuted in 1972?
Akiyuki Nosaka faced prosecution for public obscenity in August 1972 after publishing Yojōhan fusuma no shitabari as a magazine editor. The Japanese Supreme Court ruled him guilty in 1980 and fined him 100,000 yen.
When was Akiyuki Nosaka elected to the House of Councillors?
Akiyuki Nosaka was elected to the House of Councillors in 1983. He served as a member of the Diet until his later years.