| Name | Date of Birth | Date of Death |
|---|---|---|
| Junichiro Tanizaki | July 24, 1886 | July 30, 1965 |
| Kazuo Ishiguro | November 8, 1954 | |
| Lafcadio Hearn | June 27, 1850 | September 26, 1904 |
| Shusaku Endo | March 27, 1923 | September 29, 1996 |
| Yoshida Kenko | 1283 | 1350 |
| Yukio Mishima | January 14, 1925 | November 25, 1970 |