{
  "id": 10357868,
  "title": "Japanese screenwriter Kuramoto dies at 91",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/28/japanese-screenwriter-kuramoto-dies-at-91",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-28T04:07:40.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Mainichi",
    "slug": "the-mainichi",
    "url": "https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20260928/p2g/00m/0et/024000c"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "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.",
  "summary": "TOKYO (Kyodo) --So Kuramoto, a Japanese screenwriter best known for the drama \"Kita no kuni kara\" (From the northern country), died earlier this month",
  "key_points": [
    "Screenwriter Kuramoto died at 91 due to multiple organ failure.",
    "Born as Kaoru Yamaya in Tokyo, established Furano Juku in 1984.",
    "Wrote acclaimed drama series \"From the northern country\"."
  ],
  "editors_take": "The passing of Kuramoto marks the end of an era for Japanese television, as his influential drama series, such as \"From the northern country\", continue to resonate with audiences.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}