Mabui

Okinawa Prefecture is home to seventy-five percent of all United States military base facilities in Japan. Against this complex geopolitical backdrop, acclaimed manga artist Susumu Higa continues his lifelong dedication to weaving stories set in his native Okinawa. "Mabui" serves as a definitive collection of his unique, previously uncollected works that examine the realities of contemporary life on the island. This anthology gathers seven distinct short stories originally published between 1995 and 2010, including "Gunyou Jinushi," "Mokunin Kousakuchi," "Shima no Chuuzai-san," "Kikyou," "Gun Koyouin," "Jim Thomas no Tabi," and the titular "Mabui." Through these narratives, Higa offers an intimate and grounded portrayal of modern Okinawan society, exploring the daily lives, struggles, and resilience of its people navigating a landscape deeply shaped by military presence and historical legacy.