{"product_id":"kicks-novel-by-tokio-amasawa-japanese-fiction-book","title":"Kicks Novel by Tokio Amasawa – Japanese Fiction Book","description":"\u003ch1 data-section-id=\"mzm7mz\" data-start=\"207\" data-end=\"228\"\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1p927wt\" data-start=\"230\" data-end=\"249\"\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"250\" data-end=\"474\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"250\" data-end=\"257\"\u003eKicks\u003c\/em\u003e is a Japanese novel written by Tokio Amasawa and published by Shueisha in March 2026. The story blends youth drama, mystery, and social commentary, centering around the world of rare sneakers and underground culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"476\" data-end=\"904\"\u003eThe novel follows Kaoru Saji, who travels to Shiga Prefecture after the sudden death of his friend, the talented shoe designer Atsuya Fukami. 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