Hyakusho Kizoku-the farmer's days

Before she became a manga artist, Hiromu Arakawa spent seven years working as a farmer in Hokkaido. Familiar with the many emotions that come with 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 hilarious episodes. Known for many works that celebrate the joys of life, in this essay-style comic Arakawa reveals her own roots and little-known truths about farming life.