Spring Medal Harufutei Koasa and Nao Fujiyama 660 people 22 groups April 28 5:44

The recipients of the "Spring Medal", which will be presented to those who have devoted themselves to that path for many years and who have achieved achievements in the fields of art and sports, have been announced. 660 people including Setsuko and 22 groups will be accepted.

This year's "Spring Medal" is
awarded to
▽ 4 people and 2 groups of "Red Ribbon Medal" given to people and groups who have achieved achievements in lifesaving activities , ▽ People and groups who have achieved achievements in volunteer activities "Green Ribbon Medal" presented to 14 people and 20 groups,
▽ "Yellow Ribbon Medal" awarded to those who have been dedicated to that path for many years, 191 people
▽ Has achieved achievements in the fields of art, sports and academic research "Purple
Medal of Honor" is given to 19 people, and "Blue Ribbon Medal" is given to those who have achieved outstanding achievements in public work by 432 people.

The "Red Ribbon Medal" will be received by Ms. Mikito Fujishima of Munakata City, Fukuoka Prefecture, who helped a 7-year-old girl who fell into the sea in August last year at the youngest age of 14.

"Purple Ribbon" is,
▽ aim of storyteller as modern entertainment, Shunputeikoasa's storyteller who are committed to the activation of the storyteller, such as a successful solo meeting in a large theater,
▽ "women of Jihad Naoko Fujimi, who won the Naoki Award for many years and has published many popular works over the years,
▽ Naomi Fujiyama who is active as a comedy actor on the stage and on TV etc. Will be awarded.

Recipients of the "Spring Medal" are supposed to receive words from His Majesty the Emperor every year at the Imperial Palace, but this was canceled due to the spread of the new coronavirus.

Harukatei Koasa "Keep going on a road where no one goes"

Harufutei Koasa is 65 years old from Tokyo.
In 1965, he became a disciple in the 5th generation Harufutei Yanagi, and was promoted to true success in 1980.

In 1997, he performed for the first time in Rakugo at Nippon Budokan, and also appeared on the stage and in TV dramas as an actor. In 2014, he played Mitsuhide Akechi in the NHK Taiga drama "Military Guards". It became a hot topic.

Regarding the award, Mr. Kofu Harufutei said, "I am thankful to my master because it is due to the predecessor Yanagi. I may have returned a little. Although I have been living the same way, I will continue to maintain my basic stance. From now on, I will deepen my understanding of Japanese traditional performing arts and culture and continue to inherit them. I will try to give you a feeling that you can feel more familiar with Rakugo with the new Rakugo, but I hope that everyone can enjoy Rakugo with a more peaceful feeling than I personally now. It's just that. "

Setsuko Shinoda "I want to write on the theme of people and civilization"

Setsuko Shinoda is 64 years old from Tokyo.
After graduating from Tokyo Gakugei University, he worked at Hachioji City Hall, where he made his debut as a novelist in the mid-term horror novel "Silk Transformation" with the Novel Subaru Award.

In 1997, he won the Naoki Prize for a series of short stories "Women's Jihad" that portrayed women of large corporations living in the post-bubble society. It is gaining popularity for entertainment works in a wide range of genres, such as "Indian Crystal," which depicts the huge business and darkness of global society.

Also, the "Summer Disaster" of 1995, which was set in a society in which unknown infectious diseases spread, has regained attention over the past quarter century as the spread of the new coronavirus spreads.

Regarding the award, Mr. Shinoda said, "To be honest, I feel very distressed to be recognized in this way when many people are fighting for their lives. Directly, saving lives, tomorrow's Even if we cannot produce food, we hope to contribute even a little in the area of ​​culture that gives people the power and hope to overcome challenges and go beyond mere entertainment. '' "As a novelist, I have a sense of crisis about global climate change and the massive destruction of ecosystems. While fostering diverse perspectives and thoughtful thoughts within myself, I would like to write a work with the theme of civilization, "commented his thoughts on the future.

Naomi Fujiyama "Increasing Dedication to Upcoming Comedies"

Naomi Fujiyama is 61 years old from Kyoto.
The third daughter of the late Showa comedy king, Hiromi Fujiyama, made her debut as a child in a NHK TV drama in which her father played the leading role.

In the NHK serial TV novel “Imo Tako Nankin” that was broadcast from 2006, he served as the heroine at the age of 47, and became popular as a protagonist who lived in Osaka brightly and robustly during the postwar reconstruction period.

In the "Face" that appeared in many movies and was released in 2000, he skillfully played the main character who decided to live an escape life because of the crime of suddenly committing, and received various movie awards, We received the Best Actress Award from the Shanghai International Film Festival at the 2016 "Danchi".

Since 2015, Mitsuko Mori has taken over the lead role of the stage "Omoroi Onna" that depicts the turbulent life of Manzai Master who was active in the early Showa era, and attracted the audience with a light and tasty performance Has won the Minister's Award.

Regarding the award, Mr. Fujiyama said, "Thank you very much for giving me the Medal with Purple Ribbon. I am very grateful. I would like to continue to devote myself to the Kami comedy that pleases customers and everyone. We look forward to your continued support in the future. "