The complete backstory of Japanese cuisine explained in richly illustrated manga style! This book explores the fascinating history, lore and practice of Japanese cooking through the eyes of Manabu, a young man who aspires to become a professional Japanese chef. Each chapter presents a new set of topics which help the reader to appreciate the great depth and complexity of Japan's amazing food culture. (Source: Tuttle Publishing)

From ANN: The America-based online bookstore Glacier Bay Books announced on Friday that it will release Glaeolia, a collection of indie manga, in English. The volume will feature more than 250 pages. Glacier Bay Books describes the collection: We're proud to announce Glaeolia, a new 250+ page English-language collection of indie manga, with stories from Arantoochika, Hiuchi tana, Kawakatsu Tokushige, Masumura Jūshichi, mogcom, Moriizumi Takehito, Morita Rui, Okuda Akiko, Onta Niwako, Shinnosuke Saika, Yamakawa Naoto, and Yosomachi. These include self-published works (dōjinshi), as well as works selected from indie manga magazines and mainstream publishers. Each volume will be numbered from a limited print run of 300. Volume 2 Contains: - "A Dream of Snow" & "From Far Away" & "Absence" & "Dancing Spirits" by [MORI Masayuki](https://mangabaka.org/author/1b2esg7/mori-masayuki) - Telephone, Sleep, Music by [KAWAKATSU Tokushige](https://mangabaka.org/author/u227lg1/kawakatsu-tokushige) - "Atom Bomb Notes" & "Computer Graphics These Days" by [MISHIMA Yoshiharu](https://mangabaka.org/author/b9jsv94/mishima-yoshiharu) - Moondog by [NAKAYAMA Nozomu](https://mangabaka.org/author/bi45lt4/nakayama-nozomu) - M1 by [NERUNO Daisuki](https://mangabaka.org/author/asiehi3/neruno-daisuki) - "Late Night Travelogue" & "Earthly Stars in the Palm of Your Hand" by [DAKE Maiko](https://mangabaka.org/author/a5lugyk/dake-maiko) - Haunted by [MORITA Ruri](https://mangabaka.org/author/of5siw0/morita-ruri) - Family Restaurant by [YAMAMOTO Miki](https://mangabaka.org/author/86p0zc2/yamamoto-miki) - Days by [INA (いな)](https://mangabaka.org/author/1lp7lj9/ina) - "Flower Petals" & "Prologue Epilogue" by [SHINO Ura](https://mangabaka.org/author/3j3m2ok/shino-ura) - Lisa's Left Hand by [OBA Kenya](https://mangabaka.org/author/8qi15cp/oba-kenya) - China by [KUROKI Masami](https://mangabaka.org/author/kziua56/kuroki-masami) Volume 3 Contains: - Everyday Scenery by [oratnir](https://mangabaka.org/author/t6vv49z/suzuwa-rintarou) - The Invisible Woman Vs The Master Swindler by [NISHIMURA Tsuchika](https://mangabaka.org/author/bbqn65i/nishimura-tsuchika) - White Dream by [ISAO Yamada](https://mangabaka.org/author/i4g8tfb/isao-yamada) - In the Douggsoup by [JUNICHIRO Saito](https://mangabaka.org/author/fzrh48l/junichiro-saito) - [September Friends](https://mangabaka.org/series/i3rao3e/kugatsu-no-yuujin) by [KOMACHIYA Suzuka](https://mangabaka.org/author/ui9m9ff/komachiya-suzuka) - 30th Century by [YOKOYAMA Yuichi](https://mangabaka.org/author/abgvqn1/yokoyama-yuuichi) - 2^999 by [YAGI Nagaharu](https://mangabaka.org/author/8stsvb4/yagi-nagaharu) - Midnight Hawks by [JUNICHIRO Saito](https://mangabaka.org/author/fzrh48l/junichiro-saito) - Move Forward by [OUMI Konomi](https://mangabaka.org/author/7pawdq2/oumi-konomi) - Impatient Ms. S by [KOYUBI](https://mangabaka.org/author/v1itjgh/koyubi) - Rain in Nakasu by [HADENA Kangofu](https://mangabaka.org/author/2pa9n6v/hade-na-kangofu) - Specimen Room of Existence by [MITSUHASHI Kotaro](https://mangabaka.org/author/57eqh81/mitsuhashi-kotaro) - [Baby It's You](https://mangabaka.org/series/qcxul63/abayo-baby-it-s-you) by [FUKITSU Reiji](https://mangabaka.org/author/23f4tns/fukitsu-reiji) - New York Diaries by [KONDOH Akino](https://mangabaka.org/author/sr2uwxv/kondoh-akino)

When T, an artist, takes in a small stray kitten, his life turns around-filled with happiness, warmth, and the joy of life with a cat.

"I would never see him again anyway.. or so I thought." Natsu, an office worker who has been in love with her boss, Tojo, for three years, is heartbroken when he introduces her to his girlfriend. Even though Natsu has spent more time with Tojo than his girlfriend, Natsu realizes that he is not interested in her. Depressed, Natsu walks into a bar out of desperation... But the next thing she knows, she's sleeping next to a stranger in a hotel! She leaves without asking his name, but the "man from last night" shows up at her workplace the next day.. Not only that, he man suggests on becoming lovers for a limited time... Source: Comicle

**To get a divorce and receive financial aid, she must go on a last honeymoon…** “Dio, my shackle that binds me…” It all started when Lucy’s father arranged her marriage with Dio. Despite it being a political marriage, the two were in love… Lucy was hopeful for her romantic marriage until the night of their wedding, when she finds out that Dio proposed to her solely to get revenge on her father. After her shock, she decides to act as a perfect wife in front of him. Since then, the two became a couple for show. But now Lucy has reached her limit and pleads for divorce when Dio suggests their first and last honeymoon…

Among the humans who walk the earth, also exist many aliens. The vast array of aliens can use abilities like telepathy, spells, and will even blow up whole planets! Perhaps that’s why they look down on us humans, but one thing is for sure, they love drinking just as much as we do! What appears to be just a friendly drinking party between young male and female aliens is actually not as innocent as it seems. What exactly will unfold by the end of the night?

"Has the one I've been searching for been you this whole time?" This is the story of Garnet, a servant who transcended her social status and shared a heartfelt bond with Louis, the duke's heir. However, Louis lost his sight in an epidemic and departed for distant lands to seek treatment. At their parting, he swore to marry Garnet upon his return, and set off on his journey. But time passed, and when they finally met again, he was found to have lost his memory, transformed into a different man feared as the "Cruel Grand Duke." Louis had forgotten that day's vow and coldly pushed Garnet away. Even so, the heart that should have forgotten everything instinctively sought only her, the one who held its sole memory! What will be the fate of their burning love, cruelly trifled with by destiny...? [Official English](https://coolmic.me/titles/6690)

From: Manga Planet Everyone may have their eyes on the charming, prince-like Hikaru, but there's only one person Hikaru's got her eyes on - her darling childhood friend Mamecchi! But between Mamecchi's hot-and-cold personality and Hikaru's subconscious denials, this sure doesn't look like a recipe for success...when a certain repeat customer gets into Mamecchi's good graces, will Hikaru finally muster up the courage to confess to her first love?]

I will destroy your life of mediocrity. A dull and sullen co-worker turns out to be Yamato Toudou -- the super pompous son of a super-rich family -- in disguise!! He forces the unfortunate Shizuku Miyashita to be his slave when she finds herself indebted to him to the tune of 30 million yen! Shizuku had lived an earnest but ordinary life up until this point, so just why in the world did this happen to her?! Wiretaps, disguises, spying... Toudou keeps forcing her to do whatever he wants, throwing her into a panic day after day! But for some reason, she can't bring herself to defy him.... Why is Toudou hiding who he is? [Official English Translation](https://coolmic.me/titles/983)

So wait, I've turned my teacher into an obedient pet?! High-school sophomore Mai Misobe spends her days dreaming of the day when her handsome world history teacher Mr. Yoshioka will see her for who she really is. One day, Mai is out late after a night of fun downtown when she spots Mr. Yoshioka smoking a cigarette and dressed up as a bartender in a back alley. She takes a picture without thinking too much about it, except he sees her and realizes that his secret side job is no longer secret. "If you don't do what I say, I'll share this picture with everyone!" Mai says, seizing the moment and threatening Mr. Yoshioka, but... "I look forward to seeing you how handle me," is his nonchalant reply!!!!! Mai tries to get him to do whatever she says, but is she actually being manipulated...? [Official English Translation](https://coolmic.me/titles/984)

When she was good, she was very very good... When she was bad, she was even better! Marianne is used to playing it safe. But with a new identity, in a new town, suddenly the old rules don't matter. The moment she sees Oz on stage at a charity auction, Marianne knows she has to have him--he is big, bad and straddling a motorcycle. He couldn't be more different from the life she has left behind. Her attraction to the hot, sexy stranger makes Marianne reckless, wanting more, even if it means letting her past catch up with her... And even if that means discovering Oz isn't all that he seems...

Jennifer has always loved James, the wealthy boy next door. When she was old enough, she confessed her feelings for James and invited him into her bed, but he declined, saying she was like a sister to him. Now, four years later, the once-plain Jennifer has become a startling beauty and is enjoying her life with popular artist Patrick. But deep inside, her heart still burns for James. So when Jennifer encounters James again, she isn't able to resist him, and she insists she needs only one chance with him to make her forget about that humiliating night!