Matsubokkuri-chan Thank you for the strength you're giving us

On March 2011, the Great East Japan Earthquake dreadfully destroyed Rikuzentakata in Northern Japan. 

This picture book is about “Matsubokkuri-chan (little pinecone)” who starts walking toward the reconstruction with many thanks that fills her heart. 

Before the earthquake, there was a beautiful pine woods in Rikuzentakata but it was all washed away by tsunami. 

The character of "Matsubokkuri-chan" was born and inspired by the buds that came out from the pinecones of the lost woods and the children who create the future. Recommended by Mayor and Vice-Mayor of Rikuzentakata.  


Note: 

For Ages 6+, If you read for kids Ages 4+ 

*This book with audio of Japanese.  

*This book is based on the 1st release in November 2013 as a picture book.