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Uno Chiyo


Born
in Iwakuni, Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan
November 28, 1897

Died
June 10, 1996


Uno Chiyo (宇野 千代) was a female Japanese author who wrote several notable works and a known kimono designer. She had a significant influence on Japanese fashion, film and literature. She became part of the Bohemian world of Tokyo, having liaisons with other writers, poets and painters

In later years, Uno’s popularity was given formal status as she was recognized by the Emperor and assumed the honor of being one of Japan’s oldest and most talented female writers.

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