She joined Osaka 's La Clarte Puppet Theatre , where she spent 16 years working as a performer , writer and director , before going freelance .
Nishimoto began studying drama in Osaka , but turned to puppetry after a friend took her to see a puppet show .
Nishimoto joined Osaka 's La Clarte Puppet Theatre , where Nishimoto spent 16 years working as a performer , writer and director , before going freelance .
Nishimoto began studying drama in Osaka , but turned to puppetry after a friend took her to see a puppet show .