Yasuteru Iwata

A series of biographical oneshots by various mangaka, published in 2009-2010 by Asahi Shimbun. Each issue focuses on a different notable figure from Japanese history. Collection of all titles released under Asahi Publications can be found on their Official Website - Link Title and Author details for each issue can be found at MangaSeek (JP)

Working and living in the extremely cold land is a completely new experience for Taro. Along with the members of the "Construction" team, a group of engineers from various fields, and the eccentric "Scholars," Taro grows significantly as he battles the difficulties of human relationships in a closed environment and the awe-inspiring power of nature. Based on meticulous research, this is the first volume of a humanistic work that realistically depicts a story in a place that we normally cannot know about.

Tamama Onsen Village, once a thriving hot spring resort town, was facing the effects of depopulation. Akihiko, returning from studying in Germany after receiving a letter from his father, the village mayor, is shocked by the state of decline in his hometown. His father then orders him to become a table tennis player to revitalize the village. The next morning, Akihiko immediately shows up at the table tennis club's room…