List of Japanese writers

This is an alphabetical list of writers who are Japanese, or are famous for having written in the Japanese language. See also: Japanese literature

Writers are listed by the native order of Japanese names, family name followed by given name to ensure consistency although some writers are known by their western-ordered name.

List of Japanese writers by family name: A - B - C - D - E - F - G - H - I - J - K - M - N - O - R - S - T - U - W - Y - Z

See also

• List of Japanese women writers
• list of Japanese people
• list of novelists
• lists of authors