Katsumoto Saotome

Katsumoto Saotome (March 26, 1932 – May 10, 2022) was a Japanese writer and children's book author. His non-fiction work included a six volume series covering the experiences of people who survived the March 1945 firebombing of Tokyo. He also founded the Center of the Tokyo Raids and War Damage after the Tokyo city government declined to fund a museum dedicated to the bombing of the city in World War II.[1][2][3][4]

Katsumoto Saotome
Born(1932-03-26)March 26, 1932
Adachi, Tokyo, Japan
DiedMay 10, 2022(2022-05-10) (aged 90)
Saitama Prefecture, Japan
OccupationWriter
Years active1952–2022

References
  1. Rich, Motoko; Ueno, Hisako (May 15, 2022). "Katsumoto Saotome, Who Preserved Stories of Tokyo Firebombing, Dies at 90" – via NYTimes.com.
  2. "Katsumoto Saotome: Chronicler of Tokyo firebombing". The Independent. May 14, 2022.
  3. Katsumoto Saotome, chronicler of Tokyo firebombing, dies at 90
  4. Rich, Motoko; Ueno, Hisako (May 16, 2022). "Katsumoto Saotome, who preserved memories of Tokyo firebombing, dies at 90". The Japan Times.


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