Rie Kikukawa

Rie Kikukawa is a Japanese novelist and essayist. She was born in Tokyo, Japan, and graduated from the University of Tokyo. Kikukawa is best known for her novels, including "The Tokyo Mermaid" and "The City of the Lost". She has won numerous awards, including the Noma Literary Prize. Kikukawa is known for her lyrical and introspective writing style. She is based in Tokyo, Japan.