Knabino Matsubokkuri, Dankon pro la forto kiun vi donas al ni

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.