Perhaps the term was considered appropriate to describe Japan because the land was damp and covered with reeds (ashi) in ancient times.
Her directorial efforts include Saasar Maher and Ashi Asavi Saasu. She also acted in Ramanand Sagar's TV Series Ramayana as Kaushalya (mother of Rama) along with her husband Bal Dhuri, who was Dasharath (father of Rama).
The movie draws several elements from many works of Nagai, most prominently the characters Maboroshi Panty and Henchin Pokoider, but some others are also featured in the film such as Satan no Ashi no Tsume from Kekko Kamen.
The Opening Theme song was "BLOOD QUEEN" by Aki Misato and the Ending Theme song was "Bow Down and Lick My Feet" (跪いて足をお嘗め, hizamazuite ashi wo oname) by Ali Project.
As of 2014, all official BSA high adventure programs (such as Philmont) will require that at least TWO people (either an advisor or a youth participant) in each crew be currently certified in Wilderness First Aid or the equivalent* and Adult CPR/AED from the American Red Cross, American Heart Association, Emergency Care and Safety Institute (ECSI), or American Safety & Health Institute (ASHI).