Abstract

Picturesque people encountered on foreign street corners.

Travel is about more than just scenery and local cuisine!
Across the cities of the world, there are captivating older adults who naturally catch your eye.
An illustrated comic essay rendered entirely in two-color print!

Sparked by a working holiday in London, the author embarked on a journey across the globe, capturing vivid portraits of stylish older men and women (Ike-oji & Ike-oba) spotted throughout Europe and Asia
By occasionally exchanging words and getting a glimpse into their lives, she begins to reflect on her own life back in Japan, where she had been feeling a sense of discomfort...
Based on the popular doujinshi that made waves at COMITIA, this highly anticipated book features newly drawn comic essays fans have been waiting for!

Chapter 1: From East London
The Chess Master of Brick Lane
Beigel Bake Brooklyn Bakery
Dalston Market
Breakfast at E. Pellicci
and more

Chapter 2: On the Street Corners of Europe
Five-Petaled Rose Celebrations in Český Krumlov
Munich Oktoberfest
and more

Chapter 3: On the Street Corners of Asia

Final Chapter: Back to East London

Author’s Information

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