Japanese the Manga Way Collection

Kousaku Shima works as a section chief at a Tokyo electronics company. At thirty-four, he appears successful in both career and family life. Behind that surface, office politics and corporate scandals pull him into difficult situations. His relationships inside and around the company complicate his position. The premise follows daily business pressure within Japanese corporate culture.

In the bustling heart of Tokyo during the bubble era, Kōsuke, a college graduate, chooses a life of simplicity and joy over the rat race. Residing in a dilapidated apartment in Suginami Ward, he embraces the art of living frugally with creativity and humor. Through one-page episodes, we witness Kōsuke's ingenious ways of making do with less, from repurposing everyday items to finding satisfaction in the mundane. His life, rich in experiences rather than possessions, is a testament to the beauty of minimalism, community, and the simple pleasures of life.