Junichiro Kida, Versatile Author, Critic, and Translator, Dies at 90
It was announced on the 4th by Tokyo Sogensha and other related parties that Junichiro Kida, a prolific author, critic, and translator who was active in a wide range of fields, has passed away at the age of 90. The news quickly spread across social media, with "Junichiro Kida" ranking high on Yahoo! Japan's trending words, once again highlighting the immense scale of his achievements. Born in Naka Ward, Yokohama City, Kanagawa Prefecture, Kida graduated from Keio University's Faculty of Economics. After working for a trading company, he devoted himself to writing. His areas of activity were exceptionally broad, encompassing literary criticism, media criticism, novels, translations, creation of fantasy literature, and research into modern Japanese history. His encyclopedic knowledge and deep insights captivated many readers. His profound expertise in book culture and old books, in particular, culminated in works such as "My Library for a Lifetime" (蔵書一代) and ...