Abstract

The manga artist "I," who travels domestically and abroad multiple times a year, finally fulfills a long-held wish: taking her travel-unaccustomed mother on a trip to the Kanto region.

It was supposed to be a cozy getaway for just the two of them—or so she thought, until her mother shows up at Tokyo Station wearing broken sandals...!?

Right from the start, the journey devolves into a hectic, hilarious misadventure as they scramble to find a new pair of shoes.

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What might be just an ordinary trip around Kanto to the narrator is a precious, once-in-a-lifetime experience for her mother.

There is a reason why her mother is so unaccustomed to travel.

For decades, she was forbidden from staying overnight away from home by her husband, bound to the household like a bird trapped in a cage.

By sharing this journey, learning about each other's pasts, and revealing their true feelings, the two take their first steps toward a new future.

A tender and nostalgic travel comic essay woven by a clumsy mother and daughter.

**[Includes Print & Digital Exclusive Bonus Pages!]**

As a special bonus, both the physical print edition and the e-book edition feature different newly drawn bonus pages! Be sure to check them out.

**(Contents)**

* **Chapter 1:** Tokyo Station Exploration
* **Chapter 2:** Mitaka & Ghibli Museum Exploration
* **Chapter 3:** Yokohama Exploration
* **Chapter 4:** Kamakura Exploration
* **Special Bonus Episode:** London, Europe Exploration

One of the book's key charms is that all the main featured destinations are contained within the Kanto area, making them easy and affordable to enjoy.

Even everyday spots instantly transform into magnificent sights when paired with fun trivia.

For anyone with family living in the countryside or relatives who find long-distance travel difficult, keep an eye out for pages that will make traveling together even more delightful!

Author’s Information

/ A travel-loving manga artist. Has been visiting Taiwan and Hong Kong for over 15 years, and has traveled extensively across Southeast Asia. Recently, also hooked on traveling around the UK and Europe. The biggest crisis to date was having their passport stolen in China—left with almost no money, and causing a frantic search when the author briefly went missing.