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Nankichi Niimi (新美 南吉,Niimi Nankichi; July 30, 1913 – March 22, 1943) was aJapanese author, sometimes known as theHans Christian Andersen ofJapan.[citation needed]
Niimi was bornShōhachi Watanabe (渡邊 正八,Watanabe Shōhachi) in Yanabe, in the city ofHanda,Aichi prefecture, on July 30, 1913. He lost his mother when he was four years old. His literary skill was noticeable at an early age. During his elementary school graduation ceremony, he presented ahaiku that impressed most people at the ceremony.
At age 18, Niimi moved toTokyo to enter theTokyo University of Foreign Studies. He fell sick withtuberculosis while in Tokyo shortly after graduating, and returned to his hometown. He worked there, first as an elementary school teacher, then as a women's high school teacher. He died at age 29.
Although not prolific, he shows great talent in all of his writings. His works are known for their accuracy and lively depictions of humans. He is also often compared toKenji Miyazawa. There is aNiimi Nankichi Memorial Museum in his birthplace,Handa.
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