There are no noticeable scratches or stains, but please understand that this item has been personally managed. #Masuji Ibuse #Hiroshima Prefecture #Fukuyama City #Kintaro Tamatebuku #Ogikubo ◆ Masuji Ibuse (February 15, 1898 - July 10, 1993) was a Japanese novelist. His real name was Masuji Ibuse. He was born in Kamo Village, Anna District, Hiroshima Prefecture (present-day Fukuyama City). His pen name came from his love of fishing. He was a member of the Japan Art Academy, a Person of Cultural Merit, and a recipient of the Order of Culture. He was an honorary citizen of Fukuyama City, an honorary citizen of Hiroshima Prefecture, and an honorary citizen of Tokyo.