Who conceived Pokémon Pokopia while directing Pokémon Scarlet and Violet?

Shigeru Ohmori conceived Pokémon Pokopia while working as the director of Pokémon Scarlet and Violet. He imagined a Pokémon game that would let fans create and cultivate their own habitats.

Ohmori’s earlier experience also influenced the idea. He had worked as a map designer on Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire, and that background helped inspire a focus on shaping spaces rather than concentrating only on battles.

The finished game was directed by Ohmori alongside Takuto Edagawa and was co-developed with Omega Force. Ohmori should not be confused with Pokémon series creator Satoshi Tajiri or long-time producer Junichi Masuda. The question asks about the person who conceived Pokopia’s concept, not the franchise’s original creator or another major Pokémon executive.