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20101h 40mJapan

Kobe Shinbun no Nanokakan

神戸新聞の7日間

“命と向き合った被災記者たちの闘い”

Synopsis

Also known as the "Kobe earthquake," the massive earthquake struck the southern Hyogo prefecture on January 17, 1995 and resulted in more than 6,400 casualties. The drama will focus on the reporters working for the Kobe Shimbun, who were determined to keep the newspaper running without interruption, despite the damage suffered during the earthquake. The characters in the drama will all be based on real people, using their real names. Sakurai stars as the photo reporter Tomohiko Mitsuyama, who had joined Kobe Shimbun four years before the earthquake. The show will also have documentary segments such as interviews, including an appearance by Mitsuyama himself.

Release History & Theatrical Window

4K UHD / Blu-ray Debut

June 18, 2010

Physical Home Media

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Gō Shichitaka, Yûji Mobara
Screenplay & Story
Mitsuru Tanabe
Original Title
神戸新聞の7日間
Country of Origin
Japan
Spoken Languages
Japanese
Runtime
1h 40m
Production Studios
Fuji Television Network

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Gō Shichitaka, Yûji Mobara

Screenplay & Story

Mitsuru Tanabe

Producers

Oikawa Hironori, Chizuko Matsuno, Makoto Nakatsu

Department Leadership Roster

Gō Shichitaka

Director

Yûji Mobara

Director

Mitsuru Tanabe

Screenplay

Oikawa Hironori

Producer

Chizuko Matsuno

Producer

Makoto Nakatsu

Producer

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Frequently Asked Questions About Kobe Shinbun no Nanokakan

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Kobe Shinbun no Nanokakan about?

Also known as the "Kobe earthquake," the massive earthquake struck the southern Hyogo prefecture on January 17, 1995 and resulted in more than 6,400 casualties. The drama will focus on the reporters working for the Kobe Shimbun, who were determined to keep the newspaper running without interruption, despite the damage suffered during the earthquake. The characters in the drama will all be based on real people, using their real names. Sakurai stars as the photo reporter Tomohiko Mitsuyama, who had joined Kobe Shimbun four years before the earthquake. The show will also have documentary segments such as interviews, including an appearance by Mitsuyama himself.

Who directed Kobe Shinbun no Nanokakan?

Kobe Shinbun no Nanokakan was directed by Gō Shichitaka, Yûji Mobara.

Who stars in Kobe Shinbun no Nanokakan?

The principal cast of Kobe Shinbun no Nanokakan includes Sho Sakurai, Takehiko Ono, Keisuke Horibe, Kei Yamamoto, Aiko Ito.

When was Kobe Shinbun no Nanokakan released and how long is it?

Kobe Shinbun no Nanokakan was released in 2010 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.