HAKUMEI & MIKOCHI GN (2025)

"Yesterday was a trip to a forest cafe. Today is fishing at the river. So tomorrow's gotta be picking mountain vegetables! For the inches-high Hakumei and Mikochi, spending every day surrounded by nature means a fun and vibrant life!"

"Hakumei & Mikochi's life in the woods is usually gentle and calm. But even they're no strangers to the occasional surprising turn of events! Wandering minstrel Conju getting kidnapped, a curious visitor dropping in, and a game of soldiers turning very serious are all part of their great adventures!"

"The idyllic days of Hakumei and Mikochi are full of adventures, whether they're at work or at play, but what do nights in the forest hold for these two pint-sized friends? When the sun sets, the flow of time seems to slow to a crawl, bringing with it quiet moments and simple pleasures. From taking the night train to sharing a drink on a moonlit eve, Hakumei and Mikochi prove that, night or day, life is best when savored to the fullest!"

"There's never a dull moment in the forest for Hakumei and Mikochi! But their lush surroundings teem with life, and lots of animals and insects call the woods their home-cats, monkeys, foxes, tanukis, stag beetles even wolves! And these creatures have occupations and worries of their own!"

"Full and pleasant, the lives led by Hakumei and Mikochi might seem comfortable to most. But this intrepid duo isn't afraid of challenging themselves! Hakumei, hopeless in water, learns to swim, while Mikochi enters a fashion design contest. And they're not alone in their attempts at stepping out of their comfort zones! Friends like scientist Sen, builder Iwashi, and beautician Jada all try their hands at something new and show off some unexpected sides, to boot! Ages 13 and up. "

"Hakumei and Mikochi go to work, run errands, go to the hospital, save money, stand in line, have sleepovers...basic, everyday stuff. But at nine centimeters tall, they're also capable of some highly unusual things! Hitching a ride on the back of a bird, donning leaf helmets, using mushrooms for beds--their tiny little life in the woods is just as extraordinary as it's ordinary! Ages 13 And Up, Grades 8 to 17 "

Familiar sights, places, and faces - there'sa special happiness in having everything important to you close by. Hear lovely poetic odes to the sights of the port town, watch an animal men's fashion show, and revel in the luxury of a day where you don't have to do anything with Hakumei & Mikochi!

Hakumei and Mikochi's daily lives continue as they contemplate how to grow bigger vegetable, dine with tanuki and badgers, and fly on the back of a bird. And found out how the two first met-Mikochi's memories of the days when she was still living alone are finally being told.

A mysterious carpenter group that wants Hakumei on their team; a relaxing hot-springs trip with friends and good food; and for the first time, Hakumei reveals the details about her past...The heartwarming life of the tiny woods-dwellers continues!

Hakumei switches careers to be a novice carpenter, and Mikochi takes on a rare request. But if they work hard, they also play hard-including drinking with friends, going to the theater and catching a ride on a rabbit!

Hakumei is coerced into participating in an event with "cuteness" as its theme! Maya-chan, the port town's old-timer and the owner of Ossicle, suddenly goes on vacation? Meanwhile, Conju and Sen work hard at cooking! Long-time companions surprise each other with unknown sides of themselves in this heart-racing twelfth volume. And Harushina, the black mink bladesmith, makes a reappearance!

Iwashi, Hakumei's big brother in the Rock Piercing Association, is usually a man of few interests and even fewer cares. But to everyone's surprise, he starts asking about a book about a cow-which sets a major series of events in motion! Plus, check out a guide on how to fillet a fish bigger than yourself, witness a collaboration between Jada and Carnelian, and see the true face of the mysterious bartender Shunka!