Tomihiko Morimi facts for kids
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Tomihiko Morimi
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| Native name |
森見 登美彦
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| Born | January 6, 1979 Ikoma, Nara, Japan |
| Occupation | Novelist |
| Language | Japanese |
| Alma mater | Kyoto University |
| Genre | Science fiction, Fantasy |
Tomihiko Morimi (born January 6, 1979) is a Japanese writer. He is known for his unique and imaginative stories. Many of his books are set in the city of Kyoto, Japan.
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Who is Tomihiko Morimi?
Tomihiko Morimi was born in Nara Prefecture, Japan. He grew up there before moving to Kyoto for his studies.
His Early Life and Education
Morimi attended Kyoto University. This is a famous university in Japan. He studied there and later became a novelist. His time in Kyoto greatly influenced his writing.
Stories Set in Kyoto
Kyoto is a very old and beautiful city. It has many temples, shrines, and traditional buildings. Morimi often uses Kyoto as the background for his stories. He adds a magical or mysterious touch to the city in his books. This makes his stories feel special and dreamlike.
His Books in English
Many of Tomihiko Morimi's popular books have been translated into English. This means readers outside Japan can enjoy his creative worlds.
Popular Works You Can Read
In 2019, two of Morimi's books were published in English by Yen Press. These were Penguin Highway and The Night Is Short, Walk On Girl. Both of these stories have also been made into animated movies.
Later, in 2022, Yen Press also released Tower of the Sun and Fox Tales in English. Another one of his well-known books, The Tatami Galaxy, was published by HarperCollins in 2022. HarperCollins also published The Tatami Time Machine Blues in 2023. These books let English readers explore Morimi's imaginative worlds.
See also
In Spanish: Tomihiko Morimi para niños
