Katayama was born in the Ehime Prefecture and graduated from Kyushu University.
Katayama's first major book was Kehai (Sign).
The book won the Bungakkai Newcomers award.
The book was adapted into a manga (illustrated by Kazumi Kazui),a film and a Japanese television drama.
Katayama's works: This article about a Japanese writer, poet, or screenwriter is a stub.