Japanese screenwriter Kuramoto dies at 91
TOKYO (Kyodo) --So Kuramoto, a Japanese screenwriter best known for the drama "Kita no kuni kara" (From the northern country), died earlier this month
Japanese screenwriter Kuramoto passed away earlier this month at the age of 91 due to multiple organ failure, according to his foundation. Born in Tokyo, Kuramoto, whose real name was Kaoru Yamaya, established the Furano Juku in 1984 to train aspiring screenwriters and actors. He resided in Furano, Hokkaido, from 1977 onwards, which served as the backdrop for his 1981-82 drama "From the northern country."
Kuramoto's career in radio began after graduating from the University of Tokyo, followed by a stint as a freelance screenwriter. His widely acclaimed drama series "From the northern country" captivated audiences through its depiction of a father and his children's lives amidst nature, with eight continuation episodes airing between 1983 and 2002.
The screenplay of "Silence of The Sea," a film Kuramoto wrote, was showcased at international film festivals. An environmental advocate, Kuramoto was honored with the Medal with Purple Ribbon and the Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Rosette.
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