Yuko Tsushima (1947~) is a daughter of Osamu Dazai. While at university, she joined literary magazines, such as Bungei Shuto and Mita Bungaku. In 1971, she published her first collection of stories Shanikusai (Carnival).

1977 Izumi Kyoka Literary Prize, for Kusa no Fushido (Bedchamber of Grass)

1978 Women's Literary Prize, for @Choji@@ (Child of Furtunre)

1979 Noma Literary Prize for New Writers, for Hikari no Ryobun (The Family)

1983 Kawabata Yasunari Literary Prize, for Danmari ichi (Silent Traders)

1995 Ito Sei Literary Prize, for Kaze yo, Sora Kakeru Kaze yo (Wind, O Wind Running in the Sky)

2001 Osaragi Jiro Prize, for Warai Okami (Laughing Wolf)