So Kuramoto, acclaimed Japanese screenwriter, dies at 91

Renowned Japanese screenwriter So Kuramoto has passed away at the age of 91. Kuramoto was celebrated for his ability to depict the struggles and resilience of ordinary people through deeply human narratives.

His body of work includes iconic series such as ‘Kita no Kuni kara’, which chronicled the lives of a family in Furano over 21 years, and ‘Yasuragi no Sato’, which explored the complexities of aging and the fear of being forgotten within an elderly care facility. His writing often touched upon the fundamental human desire to be remembered, addressing the concept of a ‘second death’—the loss of one's existence in the memories of others.

Kuramoto's legacy remains significant in Japanese television history for his profound exploration of themes such as home, connection, and the passage of time.