Shumon Miura facts for kids
Shumon Miura (born January 12, 1926 – died February 3, 2017) was a famous Japanese novelist. He wrote many books and was known for his work, especially those about religion.
Early Life
Shumon Miura was born in Tokyo City, Japan. He went to the University of Tokyo, which is a very well-known university.
His Career as a Writer
Miura started his writing career in 1951 when he published his first book. In 1953, he married another writer named Ayako Sono. She was also part of a group of writers called the Third Generation. Together, they wrote many books that explored topics like Catholicism and other religions.
In 1967, Miura began teaching at Nihon University. In the same year, he won the Shinchosha Prize, which is an important award for writers in Japan.
Important Roles
Miura also held several important positions in Japanese culture and government. From 1985 to 1986, he was a commissioner for the Cultural Affairs Agency. This agency works to promote and protect Japanese culture.
In 1999, the Japanese government gave Miura a special honor. They named him a Person of Cultural Merit. This title is given to people who have made outstanding contributions to Japanese culture.
Later, in 2004, Miura was chosen to lead the Japan Art Academy. This academy is a very important organization that supports arts in Japan. He led the academy for ten years before stepping down in 2014.
Later Life and Passing
Shumon Miura passed away on February 3, 2017, at the age of 91. He died from pneumonia in a hospital in Tokyo.
