Akutagawa (written: 芥川) is a Japanese surname. Notable people with the surname include:
*, Japanese poet and writer
*, Japanese composer and conductor, son of Akutagawa Ryunosuke
*, Japanese painter
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David Akutagawa
David Akutagawa (1937–2008) was a Japanese Canadian martial artist active during the late 20th century.
Early life
Born in 1937, Akutagawa first came to Canada after receiving a degree in Economic Science from Kohnan University in Kobe, Japan. ...
(1937–2008), Japanese-Canadian martial artist
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Akutagawa Prize
The is a Japanese literary award presented biannually. Because of its prestige and the considerable attention the winner receives from the media, it is, along with the Naoki Prize, one of Japan's most sought after literary prizes.
History
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, a literary award
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Akutagawa (crater)
Akutagawa is a crater on Mercury. It has a diameter of 106 kilometers. Its name was adopted by the International Astronomical Union (IAU) in on September 25, 2015. Akutagawa is named for the Japanese writer Ryūnosuke Akutagawa.
Much of Akutag ...
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Japanese-language surnames