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Atsushi Ohara
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Staff Writer, Asahi Shimbun
Japan
Beats
Food , Recipes , Wellness , Travel , Intentional Living , Lifestyle , Family Travel
education, sports
Content
By Atsushi Ohara Verified| Asahi Shimbun Verified BERLIN—Director Satoko Yokohama’s artistic, dreamlike children’s film “Umibe e Iku Michi” (Seaside Serendipity”) received a Special Mention prize at the recent 75th Berlin International Film Festival. Her film was selected for recognition in the festival’s “Generation KPlus” category, which features movies for and about children, on Feb. 22. Moreover, it captured the attention of the toughest critics of all—a large audience of young viewers—despite its unusual 2-hour-and-20-minute running time.
By Atsushi Ohara Verified| Asahi Shimbun Verified Director Yuhei Sakuragi is a big fan of computer-generated imagery, especially for sci-fi themed anime like his previous outing, “The Relative Worlds.”Yet, he opted for CGI to make “Give It All,” a drama about five senior high school girls who are members of a boat club. The movie is based on a novel by Yoshiko Shikimura that generated an acclaimed live-action feature film adaptation in 1998.
By Atsushi Ohara Verified| Asahi Shimbun Verified BERLIN—Director Satoko Yokohama’s artistic, dreamlike children’s film “Umibe e Iku Michi” (Seaside Serendipity”) received a Special Mention prize at the recent 75th Berlin International Film Festival. Her film was selected for recognition in the festival’s “Generation KPlus” category, which features movies for and about children, on Feb. 22. Moreover, it captured the attention of the toughest critics of all—a large audience of young viewers—despite its unusual 2-hour-and-20-minute running time.
Company Info
Asahi Shimbun
The Asahi Shimbun Company is a prominent Japanese media conglomerate, recognized for publishing *The Asahi Shimbun*, one of Japan's oldest and largest daily newspapers. Founded in 1879, the company has expanded its operations to include digital media, publishing, and social initiatives. The Asahi Shimbun offers extensive news coverage both domestically and internationally. Its digital platform, *The Asahi Shimbun Digital*, features multimedia content such as photos, videos, and podcasts, ensuring accessibility for a diverse audience. The company's publishing division, Asahi Sonorama, produces a variety of books, magazines, and manga. Additionally, the company is committed to social welfare through initiatives like the Asahi Shimbun Social Welfare Organization, which promotes a supportive society. The Asahi Shimbun Company serves a wide audience, focusing on inclusivity and accessibility in its media offerings.
Tokyo, Japan
Founded: 1879