Rikuou (2017)

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In the drama Rikuou, Koichi Miyazawa faces the ultimate challenge of saving his family legacy. As the fourth-generation CEO of a small, longstanding company with about twenty employees, he watches the demand for tabi, traditional Japanese socks, rapidly decline. Facing financial ruin, Koichi Miyazawa refuses to let his ancestral business fade away. In a desperate bid for the company’s survival, he conceives a bold idea to launch a brand new product line: high-performance running shoes. Leveraging decades of accumulated knowledge and craftsmanship in making tabi, he embarks on a grueling journey to develop these unique running shoes. This inspiring story of resilience and innovation follows Koichi Miyazawa as he risks everything to merge ancient footwear tradition with modern athletic technology. Will this risky gamble pay off and save his beloved business from going under? Rikuou delivers a powerful narrative of determination, craftsmanship, and survival.

Country: Japanese

Status: Completed

Released: 2017

Genre:Drama