Atsushi Sato (1982–) is a Japanese novelist. While working as a bookseller in Sendai, he continued writing fiction and won the 168th Akutagawa Prize in 2023 for "Arechi no Kazoku" ("The Wilderness Family"). His work is known for its quiet, compassionate portrayal of loss, recovery, and family in the aftermath of the Great East Japan Earthquake. Through the lives of ordinary people, the novel explores the lasting impact of disaster and the resilience required to rebuild everyday life.
