Kimitake Hiraoka, a multifaceted individual whose talents extended far beyond the realm of writing, was in reality Yukio Mishima, a literary icon whose nom de plume has become synonymous with excellence in the realm of Japanese literature.
Known For
Personal Details
Height5' 4"
BornJan 14, 1925 Shinjuku, Tokyo, Japan
Spouse
Yoko Sugiyama
( May 30, 1958 to Nov 25, 1970 )Yoshiko Tsuruoka
Parents
- Shizue Hashi Hiraoka
- Azusa Hiraoka
Relatives
- Mitsuko Hiraoka (Sibling)
Biography
Career
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2025
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2003
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1960

Afraid to Die as Takeo Asahina
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2020
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1994
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1985
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1998

The School of Flesh as Novel
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1985

Mishima: A Life in Four Chapters as Novel
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1976