Yōko Ogawa

Yōko Ogawa is a prolific Japanese author born in Okayama Prefecture.

She has published over twenty works of fiction and nonfiction since 1988, gaining recognition for her subtle exploration of human psychology.

Ogawa's writing style is characterized by its gentle yet penetrating prose, often focusing on female protagonists and their observations of Japanese society.

Her works range from surreal to grotesque, sometimes incorporating humor and psychological ambiguity.

Ogawa has collaborated with mathematicians and her novel "The Professor and his Beloved Equation" was adapted into a film.

Her international acclaim is evident through translations and film adaptations of her works in various languages.