Background

Shunyo Yanagawa (original family name: Sennosuke.) was born on March 5, 1877 in Tokyo, Japan.

Education

Shunyo Yanagawa became a disciple of Koyo Ozaki at the age of 17.

Career

Shunyo Yanagawa came into prominence with his novel Ywne-no-yume (A Dream Within A Dream) and shared popularity with Fuyo Oguri and Kyoka Izumi. Late in life wrote serials with appeal for women and children. Among his novels are Nasanunaka (Not of One's Blood) and Kataomoi (Unrequited Love).

Works

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  • The vow,

Membership

• Kenyii-sha Association