Quick Info
| Profession | Writer, Author |
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| Nationality | Japanese |
| Date of Birth | 13/05/1957 |
| Age | 68 years (died on 08, May, 2026) |
| Birthplace | Hamamatsu, Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan |
| Date of Death | 08/05/2026 |
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Bio/Wiki
| Summary | Japanese horror and fiction writer best known for the Ring novel series. Often called the 'Stephen King of Japan', Suzuki played a crucial role in establishing mainstream credentials for horror novels in Japan and internationally. |
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| Adaptations | Ring and Dark Water were adapted into Japanese films and Hollywood remakes. Works adapted into films, manga, television series, and video games. |
Educational Qualification(s)
| University | Keio University |
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| Major | French Literature |
Personal Life
| Residence | Tokyo, Japan |
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| Notable Achievement | Crossed the United States from Key West to Los Angeles by motorcycle |
| Yachting License | First-class yachting licence holder |
| Dream | Sailing across the Pacific Ocean |
Relationships & More
| Spouse | High school teacher |
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Family
| Children | Two daughters |
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Career
| Debut | 1990 with Rakuen (Paradise), won Japan Fantasy Novel Award |
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| Major Breakthrough | Ring (1991) catapulted him to fame with 2.3 million copies sold in Japan alone |
| Career Role | Stay-at-home father while raising children; wrote many essays on parenting and fatherhood |
| Total Sales | Over 8 million copies across major works |
| Languages | Works translated into 20 languages |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Worked as a cram school teacher before becoming a full-time writer, known for telling scary stories to entertain students | |
| 2. Wrote Ring while holding a baby on his lap | |
| 3. First Japanese author to win the Shirley Jackson Award in July 2013 | |
| 4. Wrote extensively on fatherhood and parenting philosophy | |
| 5. Argued that machismo logically leads to feminism in his essays on modern fatherhood |