Kozo Nagayama is a revered television and film director whose visionary work has helped shape the landscape of modern Japanese drama. With a career spanning over four decades at Fuji Television, Nagayama has become synonymous with some of the most iconic and emotionally resonant stories ever broadcast on Japanese screens. After graduating from Seijo University with a degree in European Culture, he joined Fuji TV in 1981. His talent and sensitivity as a director quickly set him apart. Among his most beloved works are ‘Tokyo Love Story‘, ‘Under One Roof‘, and ‘Long Vacation‘—cornerstones of the legendary Monday 9 p.m. time slot. These dramas not only captured the spirit of their time but also helped redefine the emotional depth and narrative scope of Japanese television.
Throughout his career, Nagayama has held several senior creative and executive roles, culminating in his appointment as Executive Director in charge of drama production. His leadership...
Throughout his career, Nagayama has held several senior creative and executive roles, culminating in his appointment as Executive Director in charge of drama production. His leadership...
- 7/1/2025
- by Nikodem Karolak
- AsianMoviePulse
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