Hiromi Kawakami
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 (68 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tanzania | 1 | 8.00 | 0.20% | +0% | 59,734,213 | 119,708 | $63,000 | 126$ |
| Totals | 1 | 59,734,213 | 119,708 | $63,000 | 126$ |
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Recent Mentions
Tanzania:
Hiromi Kawakami centres a relationship between a 70-year-old man and a 37-year-old woman in her novel 'Strange Weather in Tokyo'.
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Denmark:
Hiromi Kawakami is the author of 'Nakanos genbrugsbutik', a book that the author found very engaging.
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Japan:
Hiromi Kawakami missed out on the International Booker Prize.
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United Kingdom:
Hiromi Kawakami is the author of 'Under the Eye of the Big Bird', a complex narrative set in a dystopian future.
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Greece:
Hiromi Kawakami's novel has been translated into Greek and is mentioned in the context of the International Booker Prize.
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United Kingdom:
Hiromi Kawakami is recognized for her work Under the Eye of the Big Bird, which was shortlisted for the International Booker prize.
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Hungary:
Hiromi Kawakami's 'Under the Eye of the Big Bird' depicts a future where children are forced to work in factories.
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Pakistan:
Hiromi Kawakami is known for her novel Strange Weather in Tokyo and is on the longlist.
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Portugal:
Hiromi Kawakami is nominated for her book Under the Eye of the Big Bird.
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United Kingdom:
Japanese writer Kawakami, best known for her novel Strange Weather in Tokyo, was chosen for her novel-in-stories Under the Eye of the Big Bird.
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