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Japanese novelist (1962-)

Also known as: Yōko Ogawa, Ogawa Yoko, Ogawa Youko, Youko Ogawa, Ёко Огава, يوكو أوغاوا

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Known works

  • The Diving Pool
  • 密やかな結晶
  • Hotel Iris
  • Matnat ha-misparim
  • Xiao niu kou