"Autumn Medal" actor Seiyo Uchino and others to receive the award

The recipients of the "Autumn Reward", which will be given to those who have devoted themselves to the path for many years and those who have made achievements in the fields of art and sports, have been announced, and actor Seiyo Uchino and writer Ogawa have been announced. A total of 808 people and 22 groups, including Yoko and Yui Ohashi, a gold medalist at the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics, will receive the award.

Three people will receive this year's "Autumn Medal" with the "Red Ribbon Medal" given to those who have made achievements in lifesaving activities.

Nine people and 22 groups receive the "Green Ribbon Medal" given to people and groups who have made achievements in volunteer activities.

For many years, 244 people have been awarded the Medal with Yellow Ribbon, which is given to those who have devoted themselves to that path.

90 people receive the Medal with Purple Ribbon, which is given to those who have made achievements in the fields of art, culture, sports, and academic research.

There are 462 "Human Medal with Blue Ribbon" given to those who have made outstanding achievements in public work.

Of these, "The Housekeeper and the

Professor

" has a

reputation for thorough role-making and reliable acting ability, and in NHK's serial TV novel "Welcome Monet," actor Kiyoshi Kurosawa, who acted as the heroine's father,

▽ Film director Kiyoshi Kurosawa, who has released many movie works depicting the anxieties of people living in modern society and is also called "another Kurosawa" after director Akira Kurosawa

. Yoko Ogawa, who is known for works such as the first award-winning work "The Housekeeper and the Professor" of the "Bookstore Award", in which bookstore staff select the "book that they want to sell the most" by voting, will receive the award.

In addition,

Yui Ohashi, the first Japanese female athlete to win two gold medals in one tournament at the Summer Olympics, and Yui Ohashi

, the youngest Japanese athlete

to win a gold medal at

the age of 13 in the new competition of the Tokyo Olympics, skateboarding. Mr. Kabuki Nishiya, who won the award, and 77 gold medalists of the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics will also receive the award.

The recipients of the "Autumn Medal" are supposed to receive words from His Majesty the Emperor at the Imperial Palace every year, but due to the influence of the new coronavirus, it has been canceled following last year.

Actor Seiyo Uchino "What we are aiming for is still a long way to go"

Seiyo Uchino, who receives the Medal with Purple Ribbon, is 53 years old from Kanagawa prefecture.

He appeared in NHK's serial TV novel "Futarikko" in 1996 and attracted attention, and began to appear in various works such as the stage, TV dramas, and movies.

In the NHK TV drama "Furin Kazan," which was broadcast in 2007, it became a hot topic as Kansuke Yamamoto, the hero's genius warrior who served Shingen Takeda, a warlord of the Warring States.

Recently, he plays the role of the heroine's father in NHK's serial TV novel "Okaeri Mone".

Regarding the award, Mr. Uchino said, "I have the image that the award is given to a certain field such as traditional performing arts, and I think that it has nothing to do with actors who are active in various media such as television, theatrical performances, and movies. I was surprised because I was there. I'm very happy, but my goal is still a long way to go, so I want to become more prosperous. I approach from various directions and create roles, and myself I want to see various aspects of human beings that I can't imagine. "

Film director Kiyoshi Kurosawa "I'm glad if it's a proof that I've improved my skills as a craftsman."

Kiyoshi Kurosawa, a film director who receives the Medal with Purple Ribbon, is 66 years old from Kobe.

He started shooting 8mm films when he was in college, and made his debut as a film director in 1983.

He attracted attention with "CURE" released in 1997, which was the director and screenwriter, and since then he has released many works that depict the anxieties of people living in modern society.

Highly acclaimed at international film festivals, "Circuit" won the International Critics Federation Award at the Cannes Film Festival in France in 2001, and "Spy's Wife" won the Director's Award at the Venetian International Film Festival last year. Has been selected for.

Since 2005, he has been a professor at the Graduate School of Film and New Media, Tokyo University of the Arts, focusing on nurturing younger generations and also writing a number of criticisms on movies.

Regarding the award, Mr. Kurosawa said, "I think that the long and thin continuation led to this kind of evaluation. The reason why I could barely continue until today is because I was lucky. I shoot the movie alone. I can't do that, so I work together and watch over, that is, I'm the on-site director. If such a craftsman's skill is a slight but raised proof of the Medal with Purple Ribbon, I wouldn't be so happy. Compared to the world's masters, I'm still a fledgling person. I'm determined to continue the movie without looking aside. "

Novelist Yoko Ogawa "Let's keep doing the same thing as before"

Yoko Ogawa, a novelist who receives the Medal with Purple Ribbon, is 59 years old living in Nishinomiya City, Hyogo Prefecture.

Originally from Okayama prefecture, after graduating from Waseda University, he made his debut as a novelist in 1988 and won the Akutagawa Award for the "Pregnancy Calendar" in 1991.

A woman representing Japan, who spun out many stories on the theme of loss and memory with a transparent brush stroke, and in 2004, "Dr.'s favorite formula" became a bestseller as a winning work of the 1st Japan Booksellers' Award. He is active as one of the writers and serves as a selection committee member for the Akutagawa Prize.

Recently, "Secret Crystal" has been nominated as the final candidate in the translation category at the "Booker Prize", the most prestigious literary award in the UK, and has received high praise overseas.

Regarding the award, Mr. Ogawa said, "I just kept writing my favorite novels, but I am very grateful." I don't feel like writing, and I think it's okay to continue doing the same thing as before. While wandering the edge of the dawn, there is no one to go and no one can help. I think I will continue to write the voices of such people. "

Anime movie director Masaaki Yuasa "Thank you for your support"

Masaaki Yuasa, an animation film director who receives the Medal with Purple Ribbon, is 56 years old from Fukuoka prefecture.

After graduating from university, he was involved in many animated works, and received many awards and attention for his first animated film directed by 2004, "Mind Game."

In 2017, in the feature film section of "Annecy International Animation Film Festival", the world's largest animation film festival held in France, "Lu Over the Wall" won the highest award, the "Crystal Award", and it was a big topic. have become.

In addition, "Inu-Oh" has been nominated for the "Orizzonti Award", which is a collection of young directors and innovative works at the Venice International Film Festival held in Italy, and has received high praise both at home and abroad.

Regarding the award, Mr. Yuasa said, "I think I'm that old, but I'm not aware that I've achieved anything yet. I think. "

Two crowns in the Olympic swimming Yui Ohashi "Continue to personal best"

Yui Ohashi, who receives the Medal with Purple Ribbon, won the gold medal in the women's 400-meter individual medley and the women's 200-meter individual medley at the Tokyo Olympics.

Achieving two crowns in one tournament was the first Japanese female athlete to achieve the Olympic Games in the summer.

Ohashi said about the award, "I'm glad that it's a very honorable chapter. I think it's a form of recognition of my efforts so far, and I want to be a person who is not embarrassed as a recipient."

Looking back at the Tokyo Olympics, he said, "I was happy with the two gold medals, but they have no value in themselves, and I think it makes sense how to make them positive in the future."

He renewed his feelings about the future, saying, "I think I can start a different swimming life with the ideas I gained from my position and experience. I want to take a break, make a new start, and continue aiming for my personal best."

"Gold" at the Olympic Karate Ryo Kiyuna "I am honored to receive the honorable award"

Ryo Kiyuna, who receives the Medal with Purple Ribbon, is 31 years old from Okinawa Prefecture.

I won the gold medal in the karate men's form of the Tokyo Olympics.

Ryo Kiyuna said, "I am happy and honored to receive the honorable award. I also wonder if I can receive it."

Regarding the Tokyo Games, he said, "I'm glad I was able to win a gold medal on the stage I've been watching on TV since I was little," and said, "I want to be aware that I'm an Olympic gold medalist."

He told the local people of Okinawa, "I am grateful for the support of the people of Okinawa. I hope that the people of Okinawa will continue to be energized."

He said about the future, "I was able to learn various things through karate, so I want to give an opportunity to become a big dream for the next generation of children."

Olympic boxing "Kim" Sena Irie "Kim brought me"

Sena Irie, who receives the Medal with Purple Ribbon, is 21 years old from Tottori prefecture.

Won a gold medal in the boxing women's featherweight division of the Tokyo Olympics.

He was the first Japanese female player to participate in boxing, and achieved a feat by demonstrating his agile step work and his strong left jab.

In addition, he attracted a lot of attention outside of competition, such as his bright personality and his favorite side of frogs.

Irie said, "I heard that the director and parents are amazing. I'm surprised to receive such a thing." He said, "I think the gold medal brought me. At the Tokyo Olympics. I felt the warmth of people and was able to fulfill my dreams, and it was an unforgettable tournament for the rest of my life. "

He told the local people in Tottori prefecture, "I won the gold medal while being watched by many people. I would like to continue to deliver the competition results that will please everyone in Tottori prefecture."

This month, he plans to participate in the All Japan Championship in Tokyo as the first official match after the Tokyo tournament, saying, "I think you can be seen as a gold medalist from around you, but I want to seek victory with the content that accompanies it." I did.