Hiromi Kawakami

Hiromi Kawakami

writer Japan

Hiromi Kawakami is a renowned Japanese author celebrated for her unique narrative style and exploration of human emotions. Her works often blend the mundane with the surreal, capturing the intricacies of interpersonal relationships. Kawakami is best known for her novel 'Strange Weather in Tokyo,' which received international acclaim. Her latest work, 'Under the Eye of the Big Bird,' is included in the 2025 International Booker longlist, showcasing her continued relevance and innovation in contemporary literature.

Born on Jan 01, 1958 (67 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
86,489
Power
3,424$
Sentiment
5.35
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
United Kingdom 1 6.00 0.03% +0% 67,886,011 21,927 $2,700,000 872$
Japan 1 5.00 0.05% +0% 126,476,461 64,562 $5,000,000 2,552$
Totals 2 194,362,472 86,489 $7,700,000 3,424$
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Recent Mentions

Greece Greece: Hiromi Kawakami's novel has been translated into Greek and is mentioned in the context of the International Booker Prize. 7

Kathimerini: Πρόσωπα, βραβεία, πάρτι | Η ΚΑΘΗΜΕΡΙΝΗ

United Kingdom United Kingdom: Hiromi Kawakami is recognized for her work Under the Eye of the Big Bird, which was shortlisted for the International Booker prize. 8

The Guardian: ‘Marriage feels like a hostage situation, and motherhood a curse’: Japanese author Sayaka Murata | Fiction