“It motivates me to share the reality with the rest of the world.” Mocco’s tour from Tohoku to Tokyo. “I heard that some people outside Japan think no one lives in Tohoku anymore,” he said in 2019. Yanai had planned a three-stop, outdoor tour of Tohoku for spring 2020. A workshop with children in Fukushima Prefecture in 2019 “I thought of a leaf shape for the clothing,” said one student during a workshop. Their unique ideas were eventually incorporated into the puppet’s design. He not only involved renowned Japanese artists, but also children across Tohoku, who created art inspired by Mocco. He wanted to refocus people’s attention on the disaster-hit region. The project was conceived years ago by Yanai Michihiko, a creative director from Fukushima Prefecture. I believe we also have to make this a milestone for their sake.” Birds and animals on the eye (left), and flowers in the chest (right) Children offer inspiration “Many artists lost the ability to hold events during the pandemic. He also sees Mocco as a beacon of hope for creative people around the world. But we worked around that to create an entertaining piece and bring joy to people in Tohoku,” said Sawa. The project was a labor of love, especially during these uncertain times. There are flowers in the chest, and animals and birds on the eyes. Mocco features design motifs that pay homage to the abundant nature of the Tohoku region. Sawa Noriyuki supervises the assembly work.
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