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ヨコハマ買い出し紀行 [Yokohama Kaidashi Kikou] #4
ヨコハマ買い出し紀行 4 [Yokohama Kaidashi Kikou 4]
4 (Yokohama Kaidashi Kikou) (in Japanese)
130 pages, paperback
First published March 18, 1997
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April 23, 2022
I don't read manga as a rule but there's something so pure and wonderful about this.
Basically it's the quiet and calm adventures of a robot who runs a coffee shop after the world's ecology has collapsed. Mankind is in decline, the sea levels have risen, temperatures have gone up, etc. But people are still around, they're still living their now very simple lives and it's so sad, so lovely.
mono no aware (sadness for the transience of things). That's a thing I learned today. I feel it constantly - but this manga makes me feel better about it.
Basically it's the quiet and calm adventures of a robot who runs a coffee shop after the world's ecology has collapsed. Mankind is in decline, the sea levels have risen, temperatures have gone up, etc. But people are still around, they're still living their now very simple lives and it's so sad, so lovely.
mono no aware (sadness for the transience of things). That's a thing I learned today. I feel it constantly - but this manga makes me feel better about it.
January 15, 2017
Volume 4 of Yokohama Kaidashi Kikou is very slice of life. We get to meet a new character, the little girl Matsuki. There were two particular selections that intrigued me. One features an Alpha series robot on the plane that continually circles the Earth, and the other was chapter from the perspective of someone coming to see Alpha at her cafe. Quiet and unassuming, this is a very relaxing volume.
December 27, 2021
Read at 2AM while listening to a new age tape from the 80s that features seagulls, synths, and subconscious background vocals. Upper Astral's 'Skybirds' if you're curious. This is essentially the manga equivalent. One of my best headspaces in a while.
December 22, 2022
In this volume: Takahiro being innocent, more plane, beach episode, and a cool parachute. Hell yeah. I love that we're getting some other characters (an unnamed one in one chapter) and how unique Alpha is as a person, this timeless figure in a continuously breaking down world who is so kind and loving no matter what happens.
January 14, 2025
La simpleza de la vida cotidiana tiene sus encantos.
Comenzamos a ver pistas del origen de alpha y capaz de misago.
Aparecen más personajes para enriquecer la obra.
Y tiene uno de los capítulos más interesantes en el que nosotros somos un personaje en la obra ya que se muestra desde una perspectiva en primera persona.
Amo yokohama
Comenzamos a ver pistas del origen de alpha y capaz de misago.
Aparecen más personajes para enriquecer la obra.
Y tiene uno de los capítulos más interesantes en el que nosotros somos un personaje en la obra ya que se muestra desde una perspectiva en primera persona.
Amo yokohama
July 29, 2020
the first half was much better than the second half.... some stories were interesting, but some of them didn’t seem to translate well? i also don’t like the way they’re handling takahiro’s stories like uhhhh something feels off there
February 25, 2018
Some hints of plot in this one, but mostly the continued slice of life and slow revelation of the future history.
March 2, 2022
vibe saphique je suis là pour ça
December 2, 2024
some of it felt weirdly sexualized which is maybe just me feeling strange about a panel and then remembering it was written by a man but just. not my favorite
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June 22, 2025Every volume is slightly more sapphic than the previous.
February 3, 2026
So peaceful, so serene, I could live like this forever
Yokohama Shopping Log Review
5/5 stars
This will be a spoiler free review. Onto the review!
This is a manga series I picked up on a whim because I saw something about it somewhere and thought it looked cool. It's about this android girl named Alpha who lives in the middle of nowhere and runs a coffee shop. This is a really sweet, cozy manga that will make you feel all warm and fuzzy inside. I don't want to say much about the plot because it’s really easy to spoil this, but I'll do my best.
Alpha spends most of her time bicycling around the countryside, sitting at the beach, and taking photos. She is friends with the townsfolk from the nearby town, and as the series goes on she makes friends with some people from other cities, including some other androids as well. There’s a really silly email system between androids, which you’ll have to discover for yourself. I will not tell you what that means aside from that it's super gay and very cute. If you are confused, just go read it and you'll immediately understand.
If you are feeling burnt out or need a break from the stresses of life, I think this is the perfect series to read. It's got this tranquil feeling to it that will instantly help you relax. I read it during a busy moment in my life and I realized after I had binged the entire series in one sitting that I really needed exactly what this series offers. It's got enough character development to keep you engaged, but is otherwise all vibes, no plot, so you can just relax and enjoy all the beautiful drawings of the seaside.
I’ll have to see what other manga this mangaka has written, because this was so lovely.
Have a nice day/night everyone!
Yokohama Shopping Log Review
5/5 stars
This will be a spoiler free review. Onto the review!
This is a manga series I picked up on a whim because I saw something about it somewhere and thought it looked cool. It's about this android girl named Alpha who lives in the middle of nowhere and runs a coffee shop. This is a really sweet, cozy manga that will make you feel all warm and fuzzy inside. I don't want to say much about the plot because it’s really easy to spoil this, but I'll do my best.
Alpha spends most of her time bicycling around the countryside, sitting at the beach, and taking photos. She is friends with the townsfolk from the nearby town, and as the series goes on she makes friends with some people from other cities, including some other androids as well. There’s a really silly email system between androids, which you’ll have to discover for yourself. I will not tell you what that means aside from that it's super gay and very cute. If you are confused, just go read it and you'll immediately understand.
If you are feeling burnt out or need a break from the stresses of life, I think this is the perfect series to read. It's got this tranquil feeling to it that will instantly help you relax. I read it during a busy moment in my life and I realized after I had binged the entire series in one sitting that I really needed exactly what this series offers. It's got enough character development to keep you engaged, but is otherwise all vibes, no plot, so you can just relax and enjoy all the beautiful drawings of the seaside.
I’ll have to see what other manga this mangaka has written, because this was so lovely.
Have a nice day/night everyone!
May 14, 2023
A post-apocalypse story... that’s actually extremely wholesome, relaxing and uplifting. There’s no darkness, violence, despair or evil to be found within these pages. Nothing but ambient, atmospheric, nature-fueled positivity between the last remnants of humanity and humanoid androids coming together to live peacefully in harmony and give each other the love and support they need to find purpose in their daily lives.
Alpha is a sweet robot girl that runs a cafe at the end of the world. She invites the few guests she receives into her shop to sit down and talk with her over a steaming cup of coffee. She bonds with locals and travelers by sharing heartwarming stories of the past and dreams for the future. They share happy memories in the present rather than dwelling on the past. Communities come together to raise children with hope for a brighter future. The population has decreased immensely, but loneliness has become a thing of the past.
The story plays out in a seaside country with boundless blooming nature with no pollution or industrialization in sight. Nature has reclaimed the earth, sea levels are rising and rich vegetation covers nearly every inch of land. The last survivors of the world respect nature and treat it like a friend rather than as a resource to be abused for profit.
It’s a mature apocalypse story that balances whimsical childlike wonder with coming of age self-discovery and finding contentment in a world that’s been robbed of most living things.
An underrated classic gem.
My rating: 4.5/5
Alpha is a sweet robot girl that runs a cafe at the end of the world. She invites the few guests she receives into her shop to sit down and talk with her over a steaming cup of coffee. She bonds with locals and travelers by sharing heartwarming stories of the past and dreams for the future. They share happy memories in the present rather than dwelling on the past. Communities come together to raise children with hope for a brighter future. The population has decreased immensely, but loneliness has become a thing of the past.
The story plays out in a seaside country with boundless blooming nature with no pollution or industrialization in sight. Nature has reclaimed the earth, sea levels are rising and rich vegetation covers nearly every inch of land. The last survivors of the world respect nature and treat it like a friend rather than as a resource to be abused for profit.
It’s a mature apocalypse story that balances whimsical childlike wonder with coming of age self-discovery and finding contentment in a world that’s been robbed of most living things.
An underrated classic gem.
My rating: 4.5/5
March 26, 2013
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November 28, 2025
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