Satoshi Yagisawa (writer)
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Satoshi Yagisawa | |
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 Yagisawa in Bengaluru in 2026, with his book, Days at the Morisaki Bookshop | |
| Born | 1977 (age 48–49) Chiba Prefecture, Japan |
| Alma mater | Nihon University |
| Notable works | Days at the Morisaki Bookshop |
| Notable awards | Chiyoda Literature Prize (2009) |
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Satoshi Yagisawa (八木沢 里志, born 1977) is a Japanese author. He is best known for his debut novel, Days at the Morisaki Bookshop, which became an international bestseller and was adapted into a film.[1][2]
Satoshi Yagisawa was born in Chiba Prefecture, Japan, in 1977. He graduated from Nihon University's College of Art.[1] Prior to his success as a novelist, Yagisawa worked various jobs.[3]
Literary career
In 2009, Yagisawa won the Chiyoda Literature Prize for his story Morisaki Shoten no Hibi (Days at the Morisaki Bookshop).[1] Set in the Kanda-Jinbōchō district of Tokyo, known for its high concentration of second-hand bookstores, the novel follows a young woman named Tatako who moves into her uncle's bookshop following a difficult breakup.[4] Yagisawa has stated that he does not follow literary trends, preferring to write stories that focus on the "small happinesses" of daily life and human connection.[2]
The novel's success led to a 2010 film adaptation directed by Asako Hyuga.[1] Though originally published over a decade prior, the book gained significant global popularity in the 2020s through social media platforms like BookTok, leading to translations in over twenty languages.[2][3]
Personal life
Yagisawa's writing is often informed by his personal experiences. He lives a slow life with his wife and cat and gets inspiration from the tiny changes in the world and his own mood.[4]
