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假名垣魯文

also known as Nozaki Bunzō

editor-in-chief humorist

Robun Kanagaki was a Japanese humorist, editor-in-chief of Konnichi Shimbun.

Background

Robun Kanagaki was born in Edo (now Tokyo) with the name Bunzo Nozaki.

Education

Became a disciple of Bunkyo Hanagasa under the name of Robun Hayabusa in 1848.

Career

Began publishing Kanayomi Shimbun and Iroha Shimbun (1875) till he was appointed editor-in-chief of Konnichi Shimbun (1884).