Hyakusho Kizoku-the farmer's days
Before becoming a manga artist, Hiromu Arakawa spent seven years working as a farmer in Hokkaido. Well acquainted with the many emotions that are part and parcel of agricultural work, she captures the harsh realities of Japanese dairy farming while also shedding light on this tough and powerful way of life in a series of sidesplitting episodes. Known for numerous works in which she celebrates the joys of life, in this essay-style comic Arakawa reveals her own roots and little-known truths about farming life.
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Ep 1Milk
There was a manga artist who worked in the mud every day to save people from starvation in Hokkaido, Japan's food warehouse! His name was Farmer Arakawa! This time, I'll tell you a surprising story about "milk".
Ep 2Potatoes
There was a manga artist who worked in the mud every day to save people from starvation in Hokkaido, Japan's food warehouse! His name was Farmer Arakawa! This time, I'll tell you a surprising story about the potato harvest.
Ep 3Bears
There was a manga artist who worked in the mud every day to save people from starvation in Hokkaido, the food storehouse of Japan! His name was Farmer Arakawa! This time, I'd like to tell you a slightly thrilling story about a bear.
Ep 4Vegetables
There was a manga artist who worked in the mud every day to save people from starvation in Hokkaido, Japan's food warehouse! His name was Farmer Arakawa! Vegetables are delicious, healthy, and sexy! This time, I'd like to tell you about "vegetables".
Ep 5Vegetable Thieves
In order to save people from starvation in Hokkaido, Japan's food warehouse, there was a manga artist who worked in the mud every day! His name was Farmer Arakawa! Stealing vegetables is not allowed. Absolutely not. And who is the most vicious thief out there? This time, we're going to tell you a hard story about vegetable thieves.
Ep 6Epidemic Control
There was a manga artist who worked in the mud every day to save people from starvation in Hokkaido, Japan's food warehouse! His name was Farmer Arakawa! Prevent intrusion! Prevent pests, and that world-famous? I would like to talk about "quarantine" that I want everyone to be careful of.
Tokyo MX
JP
