Ueda Akinari

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Also Known As	Ueda Senjiro
Born	July 25, 1734 • Ōsaka • Japan
Died	August 8, 1809 (aged 75) • Kyōto • Japan
Notable Works	“Tales of Moonlight and Rain”

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