Mariko Hayashi
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| Native name | 林 真理子 |
| Born | April 1, 1954 Yamanashi, Japan |
| Occupation | Writer |
| Alma mater | Nihon University |
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Mariko Hayashi (林 真理子, Hayashi Mariko; born April 1, 1954) is a Japanese writer and chairperson of the Nihon University board of directors. Her awards include the 94th Naoki Prize and the Japanese Medal of Honor with Purple Ribbon. Her novels and essays have been widely adapted for television and film, including the 1997 film Fukigen na Kajitsu and the 2018 NHK taiga drama Segodon.