Background

Yobun was born in 1894 in Akita, Japan.

Education

He graduated from Akita Technical School.

Career

After graduation from Akita Technical School he worked as a teacher, journalist and then writer.

Has been a member of the House of Councillors and belongs to the Nihon Shakaito Party. Is now Chairman of Artists' Union of Laborers and Farmers.

Works

• Other Work

  • Jigoku (Hell)

  • Akai Mizuumi (Red Lake)

  • Chichi-to-Ko (Father and Son)

Membership

Has been a member of the House of Councillors and belongs to the Nihon Shakaito Party.

Is now Chairman of Artists' Union of Laborers and Farmers.

• House of Councillors , Japan

• Artists' Union of Laborers and Farmers , Japan