Hitoshi Ashinano is most noted for Yokohama Kaidashi Kikou, for which he won Afternoon magazine's Four Seasons Award for debut works and the 2007 Seiun Award for Best Science Fiction Manga. His work usually has a laid-back, nostalgic style with undertones of mystery. With that being said, this collection is not going to set your pulse racing against any inauspicious suspension. Instead, it induces a bizarre sense of enigmatic serenity, which surely is an unusual experience for readers.

This collection serves a visual feast to those mesmerized by the beauty of nature. Climb up the evergreen mountain, dive into the crystal blue sea, admire exotic plants and gorgeous flowers... Let's take a long breath and enjoy all that were generously gifted by Mother Nature.

Conflicts can make life more exciting; however, too much of it can be too much for a gentle soul. One needs to recover from all the stress the world has to offer and what is a better way to relax than reading these slow-paced manga about how easy and wonderful life can be.

There isn't a cheat sheet when it comes to living our lives. They say life is a roller-coaster, there would always be ups and downs, and that we don't always have full control of it. What is important is that we should all learn to value the present and learn from our past. Life isn't about the material things, fame, or the chaotic status symbols that only bring anxiety. Life is about friends, families, and helping each other out to be better people. This collection will not only entertain us but also help us learn to the best we can be!

Embarking on adventures is harder these days, but through these titles you have another chance. Here we meet characters who taking on new journeys around varying landscapes, coming into contact with new peoples, cultures and much more... Every meeting is another story to be told, so hop on and be amazed by the beauty and depth of the world!