| Haruo Sato | |
|---|---|
| Born |
9 April 1892 Shingū, Wakayama, Japan |
| Died | 6 May 1964 (aged 72) Tokyo, Japan |
| Occupation | Writer |
| Genre | Novel, poem |
| Literary movement | Aestheticism |
Haruo Sato (佐藤 春夫 Satō Haruo?, 9 April 1892 – 6 May 1964) was a Japanese novelist and poet active during the Taishō and Shōwa periods of Japan. His works are known for their explorations of melancholy.
Among his disciples were Masuji Ibuse and Osamu Dazai.