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Fuji TV is re-airing the first special drama of the beloved series 'Kita no Kuni kara' as a tribute to writer Kuramoto So. In Furano, Hokkaido, where the show was filmed, events are being held including a contest recreating famous scenes. Media outlets are also publishing guides on how to appreciate the classic series anew.

A rebroadcast of the classic Japanese drama 'Kita no Kuni kara '83 Winter' has drawn fresh attention to the late actor Tatsuo Saito (笠智衆), with viewers praising his performance as that of a 'national treasure' world-class actor. Comments online include surprise and admiration, with some saying it is their first time watching his work. The drama, a beloved 1980s Japanese TV staple, continues to find new audiences decades later.

A broadcast of 'Kita no Kuni kara '83 Fuyu' drew strong reactions from Japanese viewers, who celebrated the performance of veteran actor Chishu Ryu. Comments called him 'national treasure' grade and praised his acting, with some admitting it was their first time watching one of his works. The classic drama rerun has prompted fresh appreciation for the world-renowned actor.

Ōnokuni Yasushi, born on this day in 1962, is being remembered as sumo's 62nd Yokozuna, the sport's highest rank. The Mongolian-born wrestler reached the top division's summit in the late 1980s and remains a noted figure in sumo history. Fans and history enthusiasts are sharing tributes and memories of his career as the anniversary of his birth circulates online.

Finnish President Alexander Stubb reminisced with King Felipe VI of Spain about an unusual trip during his military service, when he travelled to Marbella for golf on the Costa del Sol. The anecdote came up during the Spanish royal couple's state visit to Finland, with photos from the visit shared widely in Finnish media.