Lecturer profile：Masatomo Tomaru

Born in1987 in Ehime prefecture.

Mr. Tamaru graduated from the Tokyo University Department of Engineering before completing his post-graduate coursework at Tokyo University’s Graduate School of Engineering. In 2011, his literary debut, “Sakura” was published in “Story Luminaire” (Kobunsha publishing). In 2012, “Umishu” won first prize in Juritsusha’s short short story contest. “Umishu” was also made into a short film starring Peace’s Naoki Matayoshi. In 2015, Mr.Tamaru made great efforts in establishing a grand prize for short short stories while also serving as chief judge. He has also been very active in his role as standard-bearer of the new-generation of short short story authors. His chief works include “Yumemaki” and “Ocean-Colored Bottle.”