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**"A celebrated mystery writer who established himself as an ace in the detective fiction world"**
Seishi Yokomizo was a Japanese mystery writer, born in Higashikawasaki, Kobe City, Hyogo Prefecture. Although he initially aspired to be a doctor, he abandoned his medical school ambitions to pursue a career as a writer. He is renowned for works such as "The Honjin Murders," which introduced the famous detective Kosuke Kindaichi and profoundly influenced Japanese mystery fiction, as well as the popular series "The Village of Eight Graves" and "The Inugami Family."
**Awards**
* 1st Detective Writers Club Award (later, Mystery Writers of Japan Award) for Best Novel
**Related keywords/Representative works**
* Kosuke Kindaichi
* The Honjin Murders
* The Village of Eight Graves
* The Inugami Family
Related Videos
・[Original by Seishi Yokomizo, Directed by Nobuo Nakagawa] Ningyo Sashichi Torimonochō: Yōen Roku Shi Bijin PV
・Cosplayers of Kosuke Kindaichi and others gather... Touring the locations associated with Seishi Yokomizo's "The Honjin Murders" [Okayama, Kurashiki City] (23/11/25 17:54)
・[Original by Seishi Yokomizo, Directed by Nobuo Nakagawa] Ningyo Sashichi Torimonochō: Yōen Roku Shi Bijin PV
English Summary
**"A famous detective writer who established himself as an ace in the mystery novel world"**
Seishi Yokomizo is a Japanese mystery writer. Born in Higashikawasaki, Kobe City, Hyogo Prefecture. Originally, he wanted to be a doctor, but gave up on going to medical school and decided to become a writer. He is known for works such as ``Honjin Murder Case,'' a work featuring the famous detective Kosuke Kindaichi, who had a great influence on the world of Japanese mystery novels, and the popular series ``Yatsu Tomb Village'' and ``The Inugami Family.''
**Awards**<
* 1st Detective Writers Club Award (later Japan Mystery Writers Association Award) Best Feature Award
**Related keywords/representative works**
* Kosuke Kindaichi
* Honjin murder case
* Eight Graves Village
* Inugami family
Wikipedia: Seishi Yokomizo