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**"A mystery novelist with the talent of an earth and planetary scientist, possessing creative power"**

Arata Iyohara is a Japanese novelist and mystery writer known for his unique worldview that fuses science and mystery. His specialization is earth and planetary physics, and he holds a Ph.D. in Science. During his time at the University of Tokyo, he researched the Earth's magnetic field.

He has been working as an assistant professor at the Faculty of Science at Toyama University since 2003, during which time he began writing novels. He debuted as a novelist with "Odaiba Island Baby" and has published numerous works to date. His representative works include "Three Kilometers to the Moon" and "August's Silver Snow."

Additionally, his works have been adapted into films and TV dramas, with "The Airborne Classroom" broadcast on NHK General in October 2024.

Q: What kind of person is he?

He creates works with a unique worldview, leveraging his expertise as an earth and planetary scientist and his talent as a mystery novelist.

Q: What are his famous works?

One of his representative works, "Three Kilometers to the Moon," explores with deep insight the balance between human happiness and the environment in a future society where science and technology have advanced. Also, "August's Silver Snow" is a mystery novel about incidents that occur in a specific location, characterized by its unique story structure and deduction.

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English Summary

**"A mystery novelist with the talent of an earth and planetary scientist with the power of creativity"**

Arata Iyohara is a Japanese novelist and mystery writer known for his unique worldview that combines science and mystery. His specialty is earth and planetary physics, and he holds a doctoral degree in science. During his time at the University of Tokyo, he conducted research on the earth's magnetic field.

He has been working as an assistant professor at the Faculty of Science at the University of Toyama since 2003, during which time he began writing novels. He made his debut as a novelist with ``Odaiba Island Baby,'' and has published numerous works to date. His representative works include ``Three Kilometers to the Moon'' and ``Silver Snow in August.''

In addition, his works have been made into movies and TV dramas, and ``The Airborne Classroom'' was broadcast on NHK General TV in October 2024.

Q: What did you do?

I use my expertise as an earth and planetary scientist and my talent as a mystery novelist to create works with a unique worldview.

Q: What are your famous works?

One of your masterpieces, ``Three Kilometers to the Moon,'' depicts with deep insight the balance between human happiness and the environment in a future society where science and technology have advanced. Furthermore, ``August's Silver Snow'' is a mystery novel about events that occur in a specific place, and is characterized by its unique story structure and deduction.

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