Naoki Prize writer Masami Sato died September 3, 20:07
Naomi Prize-winning artist Masami Sato, who published many works based on period novels, died at home in Shizuoka Prefecture in July. I was 78 years old.
Masami Sato was born in Hyogo Prefecture. After graduating from university, worked as a magazine writer, and won the Nitta Jiro Literature Award for his debut work, “Dr.
In 1994, he won the Naoki Prize at the “Ebisuya Kibei's record” and attracted attention.
Mr. Sato continued to gain popularity by publishing works that include historical descriptions of the Edo period, such as the “Hachishu Around Kuwayama Jubei” series and the “Book Book Concentration Dozing Monzo” series. It was.
According to Kodansha, Mr. Sato continued his creative activities in his later years, but he lost his physical condition and was treated, and on July 29 he died at his home in Ito City, Shizuoka Prefecture.