Yōtarō Ōtani (February 16, 1931 - February 28, 2022) was a Japanese novelist and mystery writer, born in Higashi-Osaka, Osaka Prefecture. Initially aspiring to be a novelist due to his mother's influence, he shifted from conventional literature to writing mysteries post-World War II. He gained recognition with his novel 'The Performance of Murderous Intent' (1970), winning the Edogawa Rampo Prize. He created a detective named Police Inspector Yagisawa and was known for his suspense and travel-themed mysteries, contributing to the literary scene until his death at 91.
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Meaning of the name - Yotarō
Bright, big son
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Place of Birth: Higashiosaka
Cause of Death: pneumonia
Educated At: Keio University
Occupation: novelist
Employers: Shuawa Planning
Awards Received: Edogawa Rampo Award
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Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on February 16, 2024 | Secondary Progressions for February 16, 2024 |
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| Sun | 27 Aquarius 4 | 27 Aquarius 30 | 28 Taurus 42 |
| Moon | 17 Aquarius 48 | 28 Taurus 31 | 6 Cancer 0 |
| Mercury | 7 Aquarius 31 | 18 Aquarius 31 | 5 Taurus 29 |
| Venus | 10 Capricorn 51 | 0 Aquarius 3 | 29 Aries 31 |
| Mars | 29 Cancer 58 | 2 Aquarius 39 | 19 Leo 22 |
| Jupiter | 10 Cancer 49 | 9 Taurus 12 | 17 Cancer 56 |
| Saturn | 19 Capricorn 14 | 8 Pisces 15 | 23 Capricorn 17 |
| Uranus | 12 Aries 46 | 19 Taurus 17 | 17 Aries 42 |
| Neptune | 4 Virgo 37 | 26 Pisces 16 | 3 Virgo 0 |
| Pluto | 19 Cancer 4 | 0 Aquarius 50 | 19 Cancer 9 |
| Rahu | 17 Aries 8 | 18 Aries 24 | 12 Aries 12 |
| Ketu | 17 Libra 8 | 18 Libra 24 | 12 Libra 12 |
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