ITSUCOM Co., Ltd. (Head Office: Setagaya-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO: Keita Nemoto; hereinafter ITSCOM) will broadcast the program "A Big Dream on a Small Back – 198 Days Until Asahi-kun’s Debut” on ITSCOM Channel* on July 5, 2026 (Sun). [URL] https://www.itscom-ch.jp/article/detail/39/ "I personally love animals, so I was purely happy when I heard about this story." These are the words of the new director, Ikeda, who was in charge of the program "A Big Dream on a Small Back – 198 Days Until Asahi-kun’s Debut." New pony Asahi-kun and Director Ikeda "Kodomo-no-Kuni," a nature park in Aoba-ku, Yokohama City, celebrated its 60th anniversary in 2025. At this milestone, during a conversation with the vice-director, the new pony "Asahi-kun," who had come to the park’s ranch to give children rides, was introduced. Director Ikeda began covering Asahi-kun in October 2025. Initially, there was a plan to introduce him as a short news segment, but as the interviews progressed, the desire to convey Asahi-kun’s growth into a riding pony more carefully grew stronger. Director Ikeda filming Asahi-kun, who came to Kodomo-no-Kuni Director Ikeda films Asahi-kun as he prepares for his debut while gradually increasing the difficulty of his training. On the other hand, he recalls that the filming was a series of struggles. "Because he is an animal, I couldn't predict his movements, and it was difficult to film at the exact moment I intended." Nevertheless, by continuing the interviews, he was able to record Asahi-kun’s changing appearance with the changing seasons. Asahi-kun training for his debut as a riding pony. Hoof care is also an important part of health management. Mr. Hashimoto, who trains Asahi-kun, is a veteran keeper who has debuted many ponies. He watches over their growth while minimizing stress so that the ponies can live healthy lives. The program also focuses on Mr. Hashimoto, who supports Asahi-kun. Keeper Mr. Hashimoto training Asahi-kun. Facing Asahi-kun to ensure he