Takehiko Fukunaga was born on March 19, 1918 in Chikushino, Prefecture Fukuoda, Japan. He was a writer, known for Mothra (1961), The Deserted City (1984) and Youth Clouds (1957). He was previously married to Akiko Hara. He died on August 13, 1979 in Usuda, Prefecture Naganao, Japan.