Morizo and Kikkoro are the official mascot characters of EXPO 2004 in Aichi, Japan. They are forest fairies who remind us of nature’s strength and beauty, qualities we often forget. The Expo was held in Kashō Forest in Seto, where the fairies live. Morizo is an ancient and wise creature who has existed for thousands of years, while Kikkoro is a young forest sprite who was born just before the Expo. Curious about everything he encounters, Kikkoro’s daily life is full of wonder.