Masao Kogure (January 12, 1939 - January 10, 2007) was a Japanese children's literature writer known for his contributions to children's literature. He served as the president of the Japanese Society of Children’s Literature, advocating for the importance and quality of literature for young readers. Kogure's work is recognized for its impact on children's literary culture in Japan, illustrating creative storytelling that resonates with young audiences. He is celebrated for nurturing a love for reading among children through his writing.
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Meaning of the name - Masao
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Masao Kogure belongs to the Silent Generation group.
Place of Birth: Maebashi
Cause of Death: lung cancer
Occupation: novelist
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Ephemeris for January 12, 1939
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on January 12, 2026 | Secondary Progressions for January 12, 2026 |
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| Sun | 21 Capricorn 36 | 22 Capricorn 30 | 18 Aries 56 |
| Moon | 23 Libra 27 | 14 Scorpio 50 | 26 Sagittarius 59 |
| Mercury | 0 Capricorn 30 | 16 Capricorn 56 | 7 Aries 53 |
| Venus | 6 Sagittarius 10 | 23 Capricorn 56 | 11 Pisces 3 |
| Mars | 19 Scorpio 44 | 21 Capricorn 42 | 10 Capricorn 29 |
| Jupiter | 2 Pisces 45 | 19 Cancer 48 | 23 Pisces 7 |
| Saturn | 12 Aries 6 | 26 Pisces 51 | 20 Aries 52 |
| Uranus | 13 Taurus 53 | 27 Taurus 41 | 16 Taurus 11 |
| Neptune | 23 Virgo 14 | 29 Pisces 41 | 21 Virgo 14 |
| Pluto | 0 Leo 34 | 3 Aquarius 5 | 29 Cancer 13 |
| Rahu | 14 Scorpio 15 | 11 Pisces 32 | 9 Scorpio 39 |
| Ketu | 14 Taurus 15 | 11 Virgo 32 | 9 Taurus 39 |
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