Born in Hiroshima.
Studying under Natsume Sōseki at Tokyo Imperial University, he published the story Chidori (Plovers) on Sōseki's recommendation.
He founded the children's magazine Akai Tori (Red Bird), spreading fine children's stories and songs.
Many writers contributed, including Akutagawa Ryūnosuke with The Spider's Thread.
He introduced and coached children's own compositions and poems in Akai Tori.
Akai Tori was suspended for a time but later resumed.
He died, and Akai Tori ended with him.
Natsume SōsekiAkutagawa Ryūnosuke
Arishima TakeoNagai KafūKawakami HajimeNoguchi UjōSaitō MokichiShiga NaoyaTakehisa YumejiKitahara Hakushū
People of the Taishō period ・ People by period
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