Synopsis

“Without this man, Hokkaido would never have been born.” Matsuura Takeshiro, a patriot of the late Edo period and the person who named Hokkaido. This drama brings to life through dynamic visuals the unknown struggles of his life leading up to the birth of “Hokkaido.” Set against the magnificent natural landscapes throughout Hokkaido, Takeshiro‘s heroic figure is brought back to life in the modern era through passionate performances by a stellar cast and sweeping, beautiful cinematography of mountains and rivers. A commemorative drama marking Hokkaido’s 150th anniversary.