Mullins thanked the Academy and said.

Dazai is Japan’s most popular writer.Dazai studied French literature at the University of Tokyo.

Originally written in 1948 and based closely on Dazai’s own life.Despite his troubled life and rebellious spirit.where she became involved in translation and teaching.

he made three suicide attempts.Dazai’s life ended early in a double suicide with a married lover.

Osamu DazaiOsamu Dazai (1909-1948) was the pen name of Shuji Tsushima.

Japan’s ultimate bad boy novelist.An applicant must be a graduating high school senior with a high achievement record.

The Greater Los Angeles Chapter of the Japanese American Citizens League is seeking eligible candidates for its annual scholarship of $1.The scholarship is named in memory of Hana Uno Shepard (1918-1987).

The scholarship may be applied to any college.or postmarked on or before May 15.