Famed Japanese dramatist Kuramoto So dies at 91

Renowned Japanese screenwriter Kuramoto So, known for numerous television dramas and stage plays, has died. He was 91.

The foundation he headed announced on Monday that Kuramoto died of multiple organ failure at his home in Furano City, Hokkaido, on September 18.

Born in Tokyo, Kuramoto joined Nippon Broadcasting System after graduating from university. He left the radio station four years later and began working as a freelance dramatist.

In 1974, he wrote the NHK Sunday drama series "Katsu Kaishu," but left the production partway through its run.