"If someone is in trouble, we solve their problem." - Kakuichi Co., Ltd. (President and Representative Director: Riu Tanaka) shared this spirit, passed down for 140 years since its founding, and its challenges in creating future technologies on the Nagano Asahi Broadcasting (abn) program "THE LEADERS ~Manufacturing Companies Creating the Future~," which aired on June 30, 2026 (Tue). The program introduced the company's journey, from its early days as a hardware store selling hoes and sickles to farmers, to its development into the hose business through the creation of agricultural spray hoses, and its current status as an innovation company challenging everything from infrastructure to cutting-edge technology development. The broadcast content is now available on the official YouTube channel. Click here for details. ■ Challenge in Micro-Nano Bubble Technology The program also featured Kakuichi's current focus on micro-nano bubble technology. It highlighted the company's dedication to development, including its unique two-stage structure for generating bubbles and its compact design, which allows for easy integration into existing facilities. ■ Comment from Riu Tanaka, President and Representative Director "A leader is someone who points to the future," and "someone who speaks of it." Kakuichi will continue to cherish the spirit of "If someone is in trouble, we solve their problem," while pursuing new fields such as agriculture, infrastructure, environment, energy, and AI/advanced technologies, and providing new value to society. ■ About the Program "THE LEADERS ~Manufacturing Companies Creating the Future~" is a program by Nagano Asahi Broadcasting (abn) that introduces the technologies, management, and future challenges of manufacturing companies in Nagano Prefecture. Program Name: THE LEADERS ~Manufacturing Companies Creating the Future~ Broadcaster: Nagano Asahi Broadcasting (abn) Broadcast Date: June 30, 2026 (Tue) ■ About Kakuichi Co., Ltd. A comprehensive manu