Yukio Mishima Photo L size There are no noticeable scratches or stains, but please understand that it is managed by an individual. ◆ Yukio Mishima (January 14, 1925 - November 25, 1970) was a Japanese novelist, playwright, essayist, critic, and political activist. His real name was Kimitake Hiraoka. #YukioMishima There are no noticeable scratches or stains, but please understand that it is managed by an individual. He is one of the leading authors in the Japanese literary world, and at the same time, he has been recognized beyond the Japanese language, being nominated for the Nobel Prize in Literature. He is the first Japanese person selected in 'Esquire' magazine's '100 Most Influential People in the World' and also the first Japanese to appear on an internationally broadcast television program. #YukioMishima