Writing · Original Story · Story · Novel
Born Apr 9, 1946 · Hofu, Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan
Active 1984–present · Awards: Akutagawa Prize, Shimase Romantic Literature Prize, Women's Literature Prize, Tanizaki Prize, Art Encouragement Prizes, Medal with Purple Ribbon, Kawabata award, Japan Art Academy Prize
Nobuko Takagi is the professional name of Nobuko Tsuruta , a Japanese author. She has won the Akutagawa Prize and the Tanizaki Prize, she has been named a Person of Cultural Merit, and her work has been adapted for film.