Jiro Taniguchi was awarded the Knight of the Order of Arts and Letters by the French government for his significant contributions much appreciated by French readers. Mexican filmmaker Guillermo del Toro hailed him “a manga poet, an observer of the world” whose exquisite line drawing and intricately constructed scenes from everyday life attract an international following. His stories deal with universal themes as the beauty of nature, devotion to family, and/or return to childhood.

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.

"Mono no Aware", to put simply, is a Japanese term describing the acceptance and seeing beauty in the impermanent nature of everything in life, even if this appreciation dots with a gentle sadness. Let's sit down with a warm drink, recollect past memories and treasure the present moment with these melancholic, nostalgic and peaceful "Mono no Aware" manga.