Okiagari Mito Komon, roly-poly doll

Mito Komon is the main character of the homonymous Japanese series. Accompanied by his faithful servants, he travels around the city to help those who need it. He always ends up defeating the villains and restoring order. He symbolizes justice, strength and benevolence.

Mito Komon was inspired by Tokugawa Mitsukuni, a great erudite noble from the XVIIth century who had a decisive influence on politics during the Edo period and who contributed to elaborate the Great History of Japan.