This is an alphabeticallist of writers who areJapanese, or are famous for having written in theJapanese language.

Writers are listed by the native order of Japanese names—family name followed by given name—to ensure consistency, although some writers are known by their western-ordered name.

• Japanese literature
• List of Japanese people
• List of Japanese women writers
• List of novelists
• Lists of authors

• Lists of Japanese writers

• Articles with short description
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