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This page introduces the variety of essays written by popular contemporary authors. Unless noted, all are in Japanese.
さくらももこ
The author, さくらももこ, is known for writing a comic titled 『ちびまる子ちゃん』. The comic is based on her own childhood experiences and depicts the everyday life of a girl with a nickname of Chibi Maruko-chan. The author has been constantly writing casual and humorous essays, often recollecting her childhood memories. We have both the『ちびまる子ちゃん』 comic series and other essays by the author.
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Call Number: PL861.A53 M66 1994 Sample text is taken from page 6. Call Number: PL861.A53 M69 1997 Sample text is taken from page 11.中島（なかじま）らも
中島らも(1952-2004) started his career as a copyrigher but changed his path to become a prolific writer, publishing novels, essays, drama scripts and rakugo stories. He became popular with his "twisted sense of humour." He is also active in the music industry when he formed his own band. He received the 13th Eiji Yoshikawa New Author Prize with his 『今夜、すべてのバーで』 and Mystery Writers of Japan Aaward with 『ガダラの豚』.
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Call Number: PL857.A3857 K67 1994 Sample text is taken from page 9.東海林（しょうじ）さだお
東海林さだお(1937-) is a well-known cartoonist, but he is also famous for his essays on food. His writing style is light and humorous and tends to pay particular attention toward regular food, such as bananas, miso soup, and eggd in udon noodles, rather than talk about gourmet meals. (added 5/2/2014)
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Call Number: GT2853.J3 S49487 1997 Publication Date: 1997 Sample text is taken from page 10. Call Number: GT2853.J3 S49483 2008 Publication Date: 2008 Sample text is taken from page 10. Call Number: GT2853.J3 S49484 2006 Publication Date: 2006 Sample text is taken from page 10.Collection of Essays: 天声人語 = Vox Populi, Vox Deli (Bilingual)
A collection of essays which appear on the front page of Asahi Shinbun. Each essay is approx. 600 words. KU has collections published around 2000. Seach KU Online catalog with call number AC145 .T46 for more details.
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