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Japanese Screenwriter So Kuramoto Dies at 91

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So Kuramoto, a Japanese screenwriter best known for the drama "Kita no Kuni Kara" (From the Northern Country), died earlier this month of multiple organ failure, his foundation said Monday. He was 91.

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The late screenwriter, So Kuramoto, who passed away on the 18th, continuously observed the nature of Japan's richness and happiness from a regional perspective. A turning point came when he fled work-related troubles and moved to Hokkaido. Based on his life in the agricultural lands of the north,…

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This article is from Cedarnews.net. To learn more about the latest news and developments, visit us. Screenwriter So Kuramoto (real name Kaoru Yamaya), known for the dramas "Kita no Kuni kara" and "Zenryaku Ofukuro-sama," and who established the "Furano Juku" to train future generations of screenwriters, died on the afternoon of the 18th due to multiple organ failure. He was 91 years old. He was from Tokyo. The funeral was held with close relativ…

Satoshi Kuramoto (91) has died of multiple organ failure. He left behind masterpieces such as "From the North Country" and founded the Furano Juku theater school. The funeral will be held for close relatives only, and a memorial service is planned for November 3rd at the Furano Theater Factory.

Screenwriter So Kuramoto (real name Kaoru Yamaya), known for dramas such as "Kita no Kunikara," died on the 18th from multiple organ failure. He was 91 years old. The Kuramoto Foundation will announce the news on the 28th... - Nikkan Sports News website, nikkansports.com.

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FNN.jpプライムオンライン broke the news on Monday, September 28, 2026.
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